The bladder: nocturia and paruresis (shy bladder)

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STEP 1. COLLECT INFORMATION

• Waking up to urinate more than twice a night (nocturia) is considered a medical problem unless you are in menopause or over 80, when it is normal, if you do not rest.
• As we age, there is a natural change in the timing of urination. Instead of being more active during the day, the urinary system kicks in at night, unfortunately. To avoid falls, keep bathroom access well lit and avoid slipping and tripping rugs or slippers.
• Hypertension, diabetes, an enlarged prostate, stroke, kidney disease, and even a bladder tumor can also cause nocturia.

STEP 2. ACTIVATE THE ENERGY

Homeopathic remedies for people with nocturia include homeopathic sulfur (Sulfura) and Ferrum phos.

STEP 3. NUTE AND TONE

• One of my favorite herbal remedies for menopausal women suffering from night sweats and nocturia is nettle infusion. The ability of nettle to rebuild the functioning of the adrenal glands and kidneys is almost miraculous. I do not experience nettle as a diuretic; Although the initial response to drinking 2 to 4 cups of the infusion may be the need to urinate more frequently, this is due to the improvement of the kidneys, not stimulation, and as they become stronger, the frequency returns to normal. normal.
• Quercetin It is a strong antioxidant found in herbs and foods. Decreases urinary and pelvic inflammation and, most importantly, inhibits cell damage in the kidneys. Find quercetin in oak bark, cranberries AND cranberries.

STEP 4. STIMULATE / SEDAR

Limit fluid intake to a little just water in the four hours before bedtime (no coffee, tea, alcohol, juice, or soda) can help.

STEP 5B. USE DRUGS

• Common medications, such as blood pressure medications, can increase urinary frequency. Delete them; eliminate nocturia.
• Desmopressin acetate, DDAVP, is a prescription nasal spray that blocks the urge to urinate. The elderly may find it helpful to shift the time of urination towards the day.
• On average, men with BPH get up three times a night to urinate, and many have difficulty getting back to sleep. Of the drugs tested, only doxazosin made a significant difference.

PARURESIS – SHY BLADDER

STEP 0. DO NOTHING

That’s what most people with shy bladders do: nothing. They don’t talk about it. They do not seek treatment. And in the worst case, they do not leave the house for fear that someone will notice their urination.

STEP 1. COLLECT INFORMATION

• An estimated 20 million Americans, mostly men, have a shy bladder; for 2 million of them, it is disabling.
• Anxiety can cause the smooth muscles of the urethra to contract, making urine production impossible, no matter how hard you want or try. The idea that someone may be watching or listening, or even aware of their own urination, can produce extreme anxiety in the person with a shy bladder. In milder cases, men are unable to urinate into a public urinal while others watch. At worst, men are unable to urinate in any public facility and may have difficulty at home unless they are totally alone.
• Shy bladder is different from difficulty urinating that occurs when an enlarged prostate narrows the urethra.

STEP 2. ACTIVATE THE ENERGY

[A true tale] When the mind-altering effects of the plant took hold of me, I was suddenly terrified. I thought that everyone was not only looking at me, but could also read my mind. My guide laughed: “They only care about themselves. You are invisible to them. Put aside your big ego and your great desire to be the center of attention. You are just another human, doing human business. Laugh at their fear; send away. “

STEP 3. NUTE AND TONE

• Be kind to your shy bladder with corn silk tea. If you can’t get corn silk, the liquid from canned corn will have a similar effect.
• Be kind to your nerves with oatmeal infusion. Regular use of 2 to 4 cups a day will rebuild your nervous system, so you can handle a lot more stress with less anxiety.

STEP 4. STIMULATE / SEDAR

A bottle of anxiety relief. motherwort tincture in your pocket can make your bladder less shy. A dose of 1 to 2 full droppers on the way to the bathroom will give quick results.

STEP 5B. USE DRUGS

More than half of the men who responded to a recent survey said they couldn’t produce a urine sample on demand for a drug test, especially if they were under surveillance to avoid contamination or substitution.

Resources: www.paruresis.org

Legal note: This content is not a substitute for conventional medical treatment. Any suggestions made and all herbs listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, condition, or symptom. Personal instructions and use should be provided by a clinical herbalist or other qualified healthcare professional with a formula specific to you. All material in this article is provided for general information purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or consultation. Contact a trusted doctor if you need medical attention. Exercise self-empowerment by seeking a second opinion.