Bladder incontinence is a condition that results in the involuntary discharge of urine.
This can be a simple, temporary annoyance of a debilitating situation.
It is common among both men and women and is commonly, but incorrectly, considered as part of the normal aging process.
Incontinence can be treated or even cured.
This article will hit the highlights of the major bladder incontinence treatments available today.
Home Remedies Often times bladder incontinence can be treated in the privacy of your own home.
If the condition is not severe you can try one or more of the following:

• Cutting down on caffeine.
  Caffeine is an irritant to the bladder and can cause spasms which result in involuntary discharge of urine.
  

• Losing weight.
  Knocking off some pounds, particularly around the abdomen will reduce pressure on the bladder and allow it to function more normally.
  

• Training your bladder.
  Essentially setting your bladder on a schedule.
  Setting fixed times for bathroom breaks and slowly extending the amount of time between trips to the restroom.
  

• Avoiding constipation.
  Bowel movements that need undue strain to pass create pressure on the abdominal area which can affect the bladder.
  

Physical Therapy Incontinence, particularly in women, can be cause by a weakening of the pelvic floor muscles.
Exercises can tone and strengthen those muscles reducing the chances of bladder incontinence.
Kegel exercises and vaginal cones both work as isometric exercises for women.
Both devices are easy to use and appropriate for home exercises.
The purpose is to isolate the muscles that control the opening and closing of the urethra and build them up to a point that they can once again effectively squeeze and control the flow of urine.
Biofeedback is simply a way to let the woman know when she is exercising the correct set of muscles.
Medications Obviously you need your doctor to prescribe medication.
In women, bladder incontinence treatment with medication is designed to relax the bladder and prevent bladder spasms.
In men, the medication not only relaxes the smooth muscle of the bladder but the prostate as well.
In addition it prohibits the production of a hormone thought to be responsible for the enlargement of the prostate.
In both men and women the medication is usually well tolerated.
Surgery Typically a last resort therapy, surgery can be used to treat severe cases of bladder incontinence.
In women, the common procedure is the "sling".
Basically this is a sling that is placed around the neck of the urethra in an effort to support the bladder.
This reduces the pressure and assists in preventing leakage due to coughs, sneezes and other outside pressures.
In men, the surgery involves the prostate.
A TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) is a procedure where the prostate is debulked reducing it in size.
If the prostate is removed entirely, it is usually as a result of cancer.
While adult incontinence affects millions, it does not just have to be tolerated.
Bladder incontinence treatment is readily available to control or even cure the condition.
It is not a normal part of aging and should not be allowed to have a negative impact on your lifestyle.