Research has shown that 3% of females suffer from prolapsed bladder in the United States. Other studies show that about 50% of females have some prolapsed bladder. However, these females have no symptoms and don’t need any treatment.

At the same time, it is best for patients who are suffering from acute or mild prolapsed bladder or want to accelerate their recovery from chronic prolapsed bladder to follow natural remedies. Keep reading to learn about the natural remedies for prolapsed bladder in detail.

What Is a Prolapsed Bladder?

The prolapsed bladder is also known as cystocele or anterior vaginal prolapse when the bladder drops down from its original position on the vaginal wall. In the pelvic cavity, the bladder is held at its position with the help of its muscles and the attached connective tissues from the pelvic floor. 

When it comes to the prolapsed bladder, it is important to know that the front walls of the vagina offer support to the bladder. Suppose this wall loses its strength, or extensive stress or strain occurs on the pelvic region. In that case, the bladder can dislocate from its original position and start bulging towards the vagina. It leads to the condition known as the prolapsed bladder, which can be in mild, moderate, severe, or complete form among patients. 

In a mild prolapsed bladder, only a small portion of the bladder bulges into the vagina. During moderate cystocele, the bulged bladder can reach the vaginal opening. In severe conditions, the bladder walls start protruding from the body through the vaginal openings. And in a wholly prolapsed bladder, the whole bladder protrudes outside the vagina among females. 

This condition can be treated effectively depending on the severity. The acute and mild prolapsed bladder can be treated without a surgical incision. However, if the condition becomes severe, surgical procedures must be needed to help patients alleviate their symptoms.

Symptoms Of Prolapsed Bladder

Patients may experience no symptoms when suffering from a prolapsed bladder. In cases when symptoms appear, they may include:

• Bulged bladder tissues from the vagina can be detected easily
• Pressurized feeling in the pelvic region
• Increased pelvic pain during coughing
• Difficult urination
• Urinary incontinence
• Urinary tract infections
• Painful intercourse
• Back pain 

Causes Of Prolapsed Bladder

Prolapsed bladder occurs when the walls of the vagina are weakened, or any pressure causes the bladder to bulge towards the vagina. These conditions can occur due to the follow-mentioned reasons.

Childbirth 

Childbirth can affect the strength of the pelvic floor and vaginal muscles. Due to this reason, females undergoing child delivery are at more risk of prolapsed bladder. The delivery process is usually stressful for the vagina and nearby tissues, which can result in protrusion of the bladder into the vagina.

Pelvic Pressure 

Pressure exerting on the pelvic region for any reason, such as heavy weight lifting, prolonged chronic coughing, and chronic constipation, can damage the pelvic floor muscles, increasing the risk of a prolapsed bladder.

Menopause

In the female body, estrogen plays a vital role in maintaining the strength of the vagina and pelvic floor muscles. After menopause, the female body stops producing sufficient estrogen, which reduces its ability to maintain vaginal wall strength. It puts females at risk of developing prolapsed bladder due to a weakened vagina.

Besides above -mentioned reasons, age, obesity, hysterectomy, and genetics can also be among the reasons for prolapsed bladder.

Natural Remedies For Prolapsed Bladder

Patients can reverse their symptoms caused by a prolapsed bladder naturally. Even acute and mild-stage prolapsed bladders can be treated entirely without surgical intervention by applying natural ways. Let’s have a look at these natural remedies in detail.

Perform Kegel Exercises

Also known as pelvic floor muscles, kegel exercises refer to the specific physical activities which involve the contraction and relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles. It helps strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and other organs included in a pelvic cavity, such as the bladder, uterus, and rectum.

Prolapsed bladder occurs when bladder muscles lose their strength and start dropping down towards the vagina. Kegel exercises help strengthen the muscles of the urinary bladder. Thus, it can prevent the bulging of the bladder in the vagina. Due to this muscle-strengthening ability, kegel exercises are considered an effective natural remedy for curing prolapsed bladder.

To perform the kegel exercise for prolapsed bladder recovery, follow the below-mentioned steps.

• Find out the plan surface where you can sit comfortably.
• Take a deep breath and focus all your attention on your pelvic region
• Try to tighten the bladder muscles and remain in the same position for at least 5 seconds.
• Now, slowly release the squeezed bladder muscles and let them in a relaxed position for 5 seconds.
• Repeat the same procedure 5 times in one sitting.
• Once you get used to these exercises, increase the duration to 10 seconds for contraction and relaxation of bladder muscles.
• Now, practice repeating the procedure 20 times at once.

Lifestyle changes

Some healthy changes in the daily routine can also alleviate the symptoms of the prolapsed bladder among patients. First, you must be aware of the causes of the prolapsed bladder and the habits that can worsen the symptoms. Let’s find out the changes that can help recover from prolapsed bladder effectively.

• Avoid constipation. Constipation can be a reason which puts pressure on the bladder and results in the bladder dropping down into the vagina. Drinking a lot of water, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, consuming a fiber-rich diet, and avoiding processed food can help reduce the risk factor of constipation. It further prevents the worsening of symptoms of prolapsed bladder.
• Control your weight. Obesity can exacerbate prolapsed bladder symptoms and hinders effective recovery. People at risk of this disorder should avoid eating calorie-rich food and follow a weight loss-specific diet and exercise.
• Avoid cough. Coughing can put pressure on the pelvic floor muscles, worsening symptoms. Therefore, you should avoid triggers causing coughs, such as smoking and other reasons.
• Avoid exercises that put stress on the pelvic region. Exercises such as running, jumping, cycling, lifting heavy objects, and other related exercises can worsen your symptoms. 

Maintainance Of Hormones

Maintaining the body’s hormones in natural ways can help women alleviate prolapsed bladder symptoms. A healthy diet, certain exercise, avoidance of stress, and consumption of herbal remedies can help maintain bodily hormones, particularly sex hormones. A healthy level of sex hormones reduces the risk factors of vaginal dryness and painful intercourse, otherwise worsening symptoms of prolapsed bladder.

Consume Ashwagandha

Also known as the winter cherry or Withania somnifera, ashwagandha belongs to the Solanaceae family and grows in India, the Middle East, and some regions of Africa. It is used for treating several health ailments, such as swelling, blood pressure, and loss of immunity. Studies have shown that ashwagandha can also alleviate the symptoms of prolapsed bladder.

Ashwagandha helps strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. It also improves the local nerve supply towards the pelvic region. Both of these actions help in improving bladder functioning, including its muscles. This shrub also offers antioxidant properties that reduce the risk of health ailments that can otherwise be the triggering factors for worsening prolapsed bladder.

The immune system is also boosted through the consumption of ashwagandha. It also prevents the body from diseases such as cough and other diseases, thus boosting the effective recovery from prolapsed bladder symptoms.

Consume Side Cordifolia

Commonly known as Bala, Sida cordifolia is native to India and cultivated worldwide. This shrub has been used since ancient times for treating health ailments such as asthma, allergy, fatigue, erectile dysfunction, common cold, and some others despite its acute side effects. Bala can also help in alleviating prolapsed bladder. Although there is no scientific evidence proving the efficiency of Sida cordifolia for prolapsed bladder, patients consuming Bala are observed to improve their symptoms. 

The symptoms which can be alleviated by bala consumption involve pelvic pain and discomfort and prevent the worsening of the condition. Bala also offers anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, which help boost effective recovery.

Consume Indian Gooseberry 

Indian gooseberry belongs to tropical and southern Asia and is effective in lowering the blood level of bad cholesterol. It can also help heal prolapsed bladder efficiently by strengthening urinary bladder muscles and protecting nearby tissues by offering antioxidant properties.

Consume Saraca Asoca

Saraca asoca is an herbal remedy used for treating the health conditions such as high blood pressure, pain, and microbial infections and improves the functions of the reproductive system. It has been observed that Saraca asoca can relieve the symptoms such as urinary tract infection, pelvic pain, and inflammation which can otherwise add discomfort to a patient’s condition.

Use Apple Cider Vinegar 

People suffering from the prolapsed bladder are more likely to suffer from urinary tract infections, which can worsen their conditions. Also, it becomes difficult for the patients to urinate when the bladder protrudes into the vagina. Apple cider vinegar reduces the risk of infections and promotes normal bladder emptying.

Consume Collagen

Collagen is a protein that helps in maintaining the strength of body muscles. It can help recover the strength of bladder muscles, thus boosting the patient’s recovery. Therefore, patients should increase the consumption of collagen-rich food such as chicken, bone broth, fish, and egg whites.

Increase Vitamin C Consumption 

Increased vitamin C consumption boosts the body’s immune system functions. It further helps alleviate the risk of infections that are more likely to occur when patients suffer from a prolapsed bladder.

Vitamin C also acts as a potent antioxidant that prevents the cells of the urinary bladder from oxidative damage, thus accelerating the patient’s recovery. Vitamin C-enriched food includes broccoli, strawberries, kiwi, bell peppers, and citrus fruits such as oranges.

Be Aware Of Your Posture 

Sitting and lying in a position puts pressure on the pelvic region and exacerbates the symptoms of a prolapsed bladder. Therefore, patients must be aware of their posture to reduce the strain on the pelvic region. The best posture correction method is replacing the conventional chair with an exercise ball. An exercise ball can be more comfortable for the patients and reduces the risk of worsening conditions.

Conclusion 

The prolapsed bladder can be treated effectively through natural remedies. Even acute and mild prolapsed bladder can be recovered without surgery. Patients looking to accelerate their recovery from prolapsed bladder should follow all the above-mentioned remedies. If patients are not observing any improvement in their symptoms, they must recommend the doctor and proceed accordingly.

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