What Should I Do About Relaxed Bladder Sphincter Muscles?

Relaxation of the bladder sphincter requires more rest and drinking plenty of water. Dietary habits should also be taken into account, avoiding spicy and stimulating foods. Hot baths can be used to effectively improve blood circulation and alleviate the symptoms of cystitis. If necessary, medication can be prescribed by a doctor.

This is mainly caused by injuries to the muscles at the bottom of the pelvis, nerves related to bladder function, and the sphincter muscles at the bladder urethral orifice. When abdominal pressure increases, such as during coughing, laughing, or sneezing, urine may leak out due to the inability to control urine retention in the bladder. The symptoms of bladder sphincter relaxation vary depending on the cause of the urine leakage, and thus the treatment methods also differ.

Normally, the urethral sphincter maintains a certain tension, while the detrusor muscle remains relaxed, allowing urine to be stored in the bladder. Through a series of neural reflex activities, the detrusor muscle contracts and the sphincter relaxes to allow urine to be expelled. However, if urgency, persistent spasms, or excessive sphincter relaxation occur at this time, it may prevent urine from being retained in the bladder, resulting in automatic outflow, which is known as urinary incontinence or true urinary incontinence.

Relaxation of the bladder sphincter should be treated promptly, and pelvic floor muscle and perineal muscle training should be strengthened during treatment to achieve effective improvement.