This condition usually occurs in young people, especially girls, and at this time the causes of giggle incontinence remains undetermined with no treatments currently available.
There are however, some steps you can take to help manage bladder control:
• Finding a timely routine to empty the bladder every few hours
• ‘Listening’ to the bladder and go when needed
• Ensuring to completely empty the bladder when you do go
• Avoiding drinks that can irritate the bladder: citrus juices, caffeinated beverages and fizzy drinks
• Try to ensure regular bowel movements to prevent constipation
• Plan ahead and empty the bladder before an activity where giggling is likey to happen, such as getting together with friends
A technique that can help with giggling incontinence involves strengthening the pelvic floor muscles in order to quickly take control and stop a bladder from emptying.
How does this technique work? Our pelvic floor muscles actively squeeze when we laugh, cough, lift or sneeze to help prevent any leakage. Exercising the pelvic floor muscles can strengthen them so they give the correct support.