How long does it take to regain bladder control after prostate removal?

Most people regain control in the weeks after we remove the catheter. The vast majority of men who had normal urinary control before the procedure achieve it again within 3 to 18 months after the surgery.

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A concern that many men understandably share in considering prostate surgery is its possible effect on their bladder control. Most people regain control in the weeks after we remove the catheter. The vast majority of men who had normal urinary control before the procedure achieve it again within 3 to 18 months after the surgery. At Mount Sinai, our track record is better than the national average. Some men have immediate bladder control and do not leak urine after the surgery. However, for most men, regaining full control of their urine is a gradual process that takes several weeks or months. By six months, most men who were continent before the surgery no longer need pads, though some prefer to wear just a liner for security even if they do not leak.

The two types of incontinence following prostate surgery are:

Stress incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine that can occur during physical activity, like lifting a heavy object, or when you laugh or sneeze, putting increased "stress" or pressure on the bladder. Stress incontinence accounts for the majority of incontinence problems. is the involuntary loss of urine that can occur during physical activity, like lifting a heavy object, or when you laugh or sneeze, putting increased "stress" or pressure on the bladder. Stress incontinence accounts for the majority of incontinence problems. Urge incontinence is the sudden need to urinate due to bladder spasms or contractions. To hasten the recovery of urinary control, we teach you pelvic floor exercises to strengthen the urinary sphincter. These exercises are known as Kegel exercises. Basically, they consist of tightening the urine control muscle (the sphincter muscles) 10 to 20 times every hour to strengthen the muscle that controls urine flow. We may recommend other behavioral strategies as well, including timed voiding, double voiding, and reduced fluid intake, which can significantly help facilitate urinary control and can be started shortly after surgery.

Continence Treatment

In about 5 percent of patients, there can be damage to the urinary sphincter or the nerves nearby, resulting in temporary or permanent incontinence. A minority of patients may have delayed healing of the bladder/urethra connection and thus require longer catheterization or may require re-insertion of the catheter because of swelling at the connection. We tailor our continence treatment to your medical history, physical condition, and personal preferences. We use a biofeedback program that speeds up the process of urinary recovery. Most patients report that they are fully continent and have a stream of urine that is better than pre surgery stream (due to enlarged prostate) within a few months after surgery. If continence problems persist, there are minimally invasive surgical options that are highly successful, such as the male urethral sling and the artificial sphincter. At Mount Sinai, we do these surgeries as outpatient procedures.

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Is cranberry good for liver and kidney?

Cranberry juice is well-known for its kidney benefits, but it is also helpful with cleansing the liver. In 2007, an animal study was published in the “Journal of Medicinal Food” in which scientists found the animals' triglyceride levels were lower when they regularly consumed cranberry juice.

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Your liver filters out toxins from your blood, stores fuel for your body and produces bile, which helps with digestion. Drinking fruit and vegetable juices good for your liver can provide nutrient support for the organ and encourage it to function more efficiently, eliminating toxins from your system.

Benefits of Hydration

All fruit and vegetable juices consist primarily of water, which is one of the best drinks available for flushing and cleansing the liver. Your liver uses water to metabolize fats, and insufficient hydration will put stress on your liver. While there is no exact water requirement, experts recommend between six and eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day to keep your body hydrated. You may need more if the weather is hot or humid or if you are engaging in strenuous activity.

Beet Juice Benefits

Fresh beet juice is sweet-tasting and contains polyphenols, natural antioxidants that help reduce the risk of cell death and damage as a result of exposure to toxins. “Nutrition” published a study in 2007 in which scientists found that the polyphenols in beets boosted the liver’s natural antioxidant function and reduced the effects of oxidative stress on the liver. While promising, this animal study indicates that further research is required, particularly on humans.

Antioxidant-Rich Blueberry Juice

Rich in antioxidants, blueberry juice boosts your liver function and reduces the risk of scarring. “PLoS One” published a study in 2013 in which scientists found that fresh blueberry juice fed to rats reduced the levels of oxidative stress experienced by the liver, as well as reducing collagen buildup in the organ, which causes scarring. Further research on blueberry juice’s effects on humans is still needed.

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