Bladder pressure that occurs while walking uphill can be irritating, especially if it prevents you from finishing your walking routine. Although bladder pressure is not typically a cause for alarm, it can sometimes signal a more serious health condition or infection. This makes it important to understand why bladder pressure can occur and how it can be remedied.
Causes
You can experience pressure in the bladder while walking up a hill if your bladder is full, you have a blockage in the urinary tract or a urinary incontinence problem. Bladder pressure can also occur if you have a urinary tract infection or bladder inflammation as the result of a bacterial infection. In addition, medical conditions such as a pelvic floor disorder, uterine fibroids, a hernia and neuromuscular disorders can trigger bladder pressure when you are walking uphill.
Treatments
Empty your bladder before you start your walking routine. Refrain from hill work if symptoms are too severe. Strengthen the pelvic floor muscles with Kegel exercises. You can do these by squeezing the muscles that stop the flow of urine for a few seconds at a time several times a day. A doctor can prescribe antibiotics or other medications to help treat any bladder pressure related to bacterial infections or uterine fibroids.
Tips
Drink about eight glasses of water a day to stay hydrated, flush away bacteria and encourage urination. Use the toilet before and after your walking routine -- or sooner if you feel the need to urinate. Prevent bacterial infections by wiping from the back to front, especially after you have a bowel movement. Avoid spraying deodorant or feminine products on the genital area. Although these products might improve the smell of areas that can become sweaty after exercise, they can also irritate the bladder and urethra.
Warnings
Contact your doctor if bladder pressure is severe, occurs even when you are not walking uphill or you experience pain while urinating. Seek immediate medical attention if bladder pressure is accompanied by vision problems, loss of consciousness, blood in your urine, walking difficulty, numbness, weakness or bowel control difficulties. These could be symptoms of a more serious health condition such as kidney damage.
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