Bladder
problems and Incontinence - Chinese Medicine explanation and treatment
Incontinence among elderly people is a much more common problem than is
generally realized because often victims feel too embarrassed to talk about
it. Over the age of sixty-five, one woman in every twelve and one man in
every seven suffers from incontinence.
In Chinese Medicine a weak bladder causing urination at frequent intervals and also a leaking bladder are due to the weakness of the kidney qi or the kidney yang. If the kidneys are weak, the quality of the urine is poor, and this irritated the bladder.
Chinese Medicine treatment for incontinence and bladder problems will involve
strengthening the kidneys with herbs which include eucommia bark, dogwood
or even walnut. Golden Lock Tea or Sextone is also effective. In some cases of incontinence,
acupuncture will help. Chinese herbs and acupuncture are usually used in combination
in these cases.
Professor Song Ke
