Male urinary incontinence is a distressing and embarrassing but very common problem. Many factors can contribute to bladder weakness and one of them is alcohol consumption. Indeed, urinary incontinence and alcohol do not mix.

Alcohol consumption cannot be the cause of urinary incontinence. However, when you have a overactive bladder or a predisposition to bladder weakness, alcohol can make the situation worse. Indeed, the consumption of alcohol, as well as of coffeeThe consumption of fruit juices and soft drinks can cause urine leakage and can lead to enuresis.

In addition to making the urine more acidic, alcohol is a diuretic powerful. This means that it extracts extra water from your body and eliminates it through your urine. Only one glass is needed to increase the urine production and make it necessary to go to the toilet more often. This drink can also lead to dehydration and a more concentrated urine. The more concentrated urine may in turn cause a irritation and an inflammation of the bladder wall. This can cause discomfort both when urinating and when resting. Therefore, in people who are prone to incontinence, this intensive production of urine can aggravate the problem of bladder weakness.

Alcoholic beverages relax the bladder muscles, among other things. However, people who suffer from urinary incontinence do not necessarily want to relax their bladder muscles! However, alcohol is a depressant. This means that it relaxes all the muscles in the body. It can therefore make it more difficult to urine retention.

Almost everyone knows... Drinking alcohol carries health risks. There is no threshold for consumption. However, experts from Santé publique France and the National Cancer Institute have proposed a benchmark value This value is expressed as a standard number of drinks. This value is expressed as a number of standard glasses of alcohol. In fact, since 2017, the benchmark for adults has been set at 10 standard drinks per weekmaximum. It is recommended not to exceed two drinks a day.

In addition, it is important to know thatafter the age of 65, the body tolerates alcohol much less well. Thus, for daily drinkers, it is recommended not to exceed 1 drink per day and to try to have days in the week without drinking. For occasional drinkers, it is recommended not to exceed 2 drinks per occasion, to have at least two days without alcohol consumption during the week and never to exceed 7 drinks per week. However, if you suffer from urinary incontinence, it is best to restrict yourself and avoid alcohol altogether. Having a good health is essential for incontinent people.

If you have any concerns about your alcohol consumption, Uriclip strongly recommends that you speak to your GP or consult an addictologist.

Excessive alcohol consumption has numerous negative health effects. Concentration problems, slowed reflexes, emotional changes, heart disease, liver disease, brain damage... The health risks associated with regular alcohol consumption above the recommended weekly dose are considerable. This is why this subject should not be taken lightly!

In addition, it is important not to overlook the influence of alcohol on the bladdere. To date, there is no scientific evidence that alcohol affects bladder health in the long term. However, there is evidence that alcohol consumption can significantly increase the risk of developing urinary tract infection.

In addition, and as seen above, chronic alcohol consumption can cause many problems and diseases. These in turn can increase the risk of urinary incontinence. For example, dementia is associated with long-term alcohol abuse. And people with dementia often also have an overactive bladder.

If you suffer from urinary incontinence, the best thing you can do is cut out alcohol completely ! Reducing or even completely eliminating alcohol consumption improves the problem of urine leakage, or even eliminates it altogether. However, if you wish to continue to drink occasionally, try to limit yourself to one glass a day and not to drink too close to bedtime.

In addition to reducing alcohol consumption, other solutions can help to control bladder weakness. The use of a penis clamp Uriclip is one of the solutions. It exerts a slight pressure on the urethra, preventing urine from flowing out. This patented medical device is effective and discreet.