Scientific Proof to How your Body react to Acupuncture - Urinary incontinence
Regular sessions of Acupuncture can treat Urinary Incontinence.
Urinary incontinence is a common condition, affecting ~25% of premenopausal and 40% of postmenopausal women. While it may not be a critical problem, it reduces the quality of life.
Stress and urge incontinence are the two most common types of urinary incontinence, and mixed incontinence, which is a combination of the two, is also prevalent. Stress incontinence occurs when the bladder pressure exceeds urethral resistance as a result of an increased abdominal pressure, for example due to sneezing or coughing. Stress incontinence is defined as an involuntary leakage when the abdominal pressure increases, whereas urge incontinence occurs as a result of uncontrolled abnormal detrusor contractions that exceed the urethral pressure. The etiology of the urinary urgency that causes urge incontinence has not yet been fully elucidated, although some peripheral nerves, as well as the central nervous system, may be involved in muscle hypersensitivity and the reduced effectiveness of smooth muscle relaxation.
Acupuncture is described as a successful treatment for certain overactive bladder symptoms.
Here are some of the papers that support the science behind acupuncture as a highly effective treatment modality for treating urinary incontinence:
Conclusion: Acupuncture is equally efficient compared with standard anticholinergic therapy in the management of low bladder compliance, although with fewer side-effects. Acupuncture exhibited statistically significant effects on the symptom relief of urgency, frequency, and nocturia. Furthermore, there was an increase in bladder capacity and a reduction in detrusor pressure rise on filling. There was a significant increase in pelvic floor muscle strength when treated with acupuncture.
Conclusion: Overall, the results from the research examined for the present case study show that acupuncture can provide positive therapeutic effects in the treatment of overactive bladder. The subject has reported positive changes in her urinary symptoms, specifically a reduction in urinary frequency and strong sensations of urgency. It is expected that the patient will continue to improve based on these early results.
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