I can't hold my pee for long - what could be wrong?

Question

I have a very embarrassing problem.For about a week now whenever I feel that I have to pee I have to rush to find a toilet immediately because I can't seem to hold it anymore.If I wait too long I suddenly just feel a warmness running down my leg and there's nothing I can do to stop it.I've wet myself 3 times the last week and have also wet the bed 2 times.What's wrong with me?I am embarrassed to go to the doctor.

Answer 1

You shouldn't be embarrest to go see a doctor, they don't laugh as they understand everything.

Answer 2

What is the pelvic floor?

The pelvic floor is the layer of muscle stretching from the pubic bone in the front to the tail bone at the back and forming the floor of the pelvis. It is the main support structure for the pelvic organs.

a toned pelvic floor supports the bladder and bowel

a toned pelvic floor helps close off the bladder and bowel outlets to help prevent leakage, and relaxation of the pelvic floor allows effective bladder and bowel emptying

a functional pelvic floor may enhance the ability to maintain an erection.

Factors contributing to pelvic floor muscle weakness

some types of prostate surgery

neurological problems

stroke, Parkinson's disease

urinary retention

diabetes  

persistent straining to empty the bladder or bowel with or without constipation

constipation

persistent heavy lifting

a chronic cough (from smoking, chronic bronchitis or asthma)

being overweight

lack of regular exercise.

Once the pelvic floor muscles become weak, your ability to hold urine and / or wind during physical activity is compromised. Like any other muscle of the body the more you use and exercise them, the better they will function.

Best of Luck

Answer 3

Weak bladder could be serious something that can only be at least attemted to fix juring the early periods. Well what do you value the most what your doctor thinks or your health?

Answer 4

Urinary incontinence can be a sign of many things.  It may be as simple as a urinary tract infection, or it could be a sign of a neurological problem.

I understand your embarassment, but you do need to see a doctor as soon as possible.