Worth knowing about bladder weakness, headache and forgetfulness

• 2009

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1. Questions to family doctor Dr. med. Petra Bracht
2. IN BUBBLE WEAKNESS MUSCLE TRAINING
3. I am mother of four children. Since the birth of my last son I have a bladder weakness. Can I do something about it? Is there an effective help?
4. Reply from Dr. Bracht:
5. HEADWEIGHT: HELPING A FOOT REFLEXOLOGY MASSAGE AGAINST PAIN
6. I have been suffering from headaches for years. My best friend swears by the foot reflexology massage. Does this really help?
7. Reply from Dr. Bracht:
8. FORCED: TRAIN THE BRAIN WITH CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
9. I'm getting more and more forgetful and that makes me very uncomfortable. I'm always looking for my glasses, sometimes I have to think about the names of my grandchildren for a long time. Should I be worried now? Can I get my brain back on track?
10. Reply from Dr. Bracht:
11. YOUR RIGHT AS A PATIENT
12. What does the cashier pay? When am I entitled to compensation? Good, if you know his right
13. DOCTOR OF TRUST FREELY CHOICE
14. As a kidney patient, I would like to visit a nephrologist whom my friend recommended. Now I do not know if I can just go there or have to speak to the family doctor first.
15. MEDICAL OBLIGATION TO SUPPORT
16. Recently I was at the doctor for back pain. As I lay on the couch, he gave me an injection without comment. Because I'm afraid of injections, I'd like to know what he's doing before.
17. ONLY GOOD MEDICINES ALLOWED
18. I need a specific medicine. My doctor prescribes me only the active ingredient; so I have to take the cheapest preparation. But I can not stand that and I can not afford the expensive one. What to do?

Questions to family doctor Dr. med. Petra Bracht

The general practitioner and Naturopath has a private practice in Bad Homburg. Here she will advise you.

IN BUBBLE WEAKNESS MUSCLE TRAINING

I am mother of four children. Since the birth of my last son I have a bladder weakness. Can I do something about it? Is there an effective help?

Eva-Sophie D. (42), Wiesbaden

Reply from Dr. Bracht:

You are suffering from stress incontinence. If you make an effort, for example when carrying heavy weight or when laughing or sneezing, tighten your abdominal muscles. This increases the pressure in the bladder. With a weakened pelvic floor muscles and a defective urethral closure, the urine can not be maintained. It comes to unwanted urine output. Better known as bladder weakness .

The most effective therapy is pelvic floor training. Here's how it works: Lie on your back, pull up both knees and place your feet parallel to the floor. Then lift your hips up and down. It is also ideal if, with your hips high, let the pelvis rotate slowly in a clockwise direction. This strengthens the pelvic floor and hip joint musculature and helps you with your bladder weakness .

HEADWEIGHT: HELPING A FOOT REFLEXOLOGY MASSAGE AGAINST PAIN

I have been suffering from headaches for years. My best friend swears by the foot reflexology massage. Does this really help?

Susanne P. (48), Bad Oeynhausen

Reply from Dr. Bracht:

In the foot reflex zone massage, it is assumed that the same points as with acupuncture are also reflected on the soles of the feet. Certain areas on the soles are said to be associated with internal organs. If one exerts pressure on these zones, the energy flows are brought into equilibrium - after Chinese medicine the condition that one remains healthy. However, no scientific proof is available. Many patients relax during treatment and also feel a relaxation of the muscles. The points for headache treatment are on the big toe on the front and on the side of the middle toe. Gentle pressure can relieve the pain.

FORCED: TRAIN THE BRAIN WITH CONCENTRATION EXERCISES

I'm getting more and more forgetful and that makes me very uncomfortable. I'm always looking for my glasses, sometimes I have to think long and hard about the names of my grandchildren. Should I be worried now? Can I get my brain back on track?

Elisabeth P. (66), Stuttgart

Reply from Dr. Bracht:

So far, experts were of the opinion that every day around 1000 brain cells die. This should also be the reason why our brain wears off over time. But recent research shows the opposite: in fact, the brain is even in old age able to form new nerve cells, which take over the task of old cells. But for these young cells to work well or even ingeniously with the old ones, certain conditions are necessary. Challenge yourself with crossword puzzles and get plenty of fresh air. Nuts are good food for the nerves: healthy nutrition also helps the brain to function well!

YOUR RIGHT AS A PATIENT

What does the cashier pay? When am I entitled to compensation? Good, if you know his right

DOCTOR OF TRUST FREE CHOICE

As a kidney patient, I would like to visit a nephrologist whom my friend recommended. Now I do not know if I can just go there or have to speak to the family doctor first.

Martina T., Bonn

Basically, you can go to any doctor of your choice. This applies to the home as for the specialist. Even if you have already been to a specialist, you can consult another doctor. Prerequisite: You have to pay as a legally insured practice fee.

MEDICAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DECLARATION

Recently, I was at the doctor for back pain. As I lay on the couch, he gave me an injection without comment. Because I'm afraid of injections, I would have liked to know what he's doing before.

Susi G., Germersheim

You have a right to that! From a legal point of view, every medical intervention is considered a bodily injury. The doctor will not be punished unless the patient has previously given his consent. He must explain in a conversation about goals, alternatives and dangers.

ONLY CHEAP MEDICINES ALLOWED

I need a specific medicine. My doctor prescribes me only the active ingredient; so I have to take the cheapest drug. But I can not stand that and I can not afford the expensive one. What to do?

Mia S., Au

Usually it is right that the cheap alternative must be taken. Only if you can prove the incompatibility, your doctor may also prescribe the more expensive drug. The health insurance then also assumes the additional costs.