Can Giggle Incontinence Be Cured?

Giggle incontinence is also difficult to treat. However, regardless of GI severity, first-line treatment options could include reassurance of cure and timed voiding or bowel management, followed by biofeedback and Kegel exercises.

How do you stop laughing incontinence?

Giggle incontinence
  1. Treat any constipation.
  2. Rule out Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  3. Get the drinking right (see ERIC's Guide to Children's Daytime Bladder Problems)
  4. Practise relaxed voiding, sitting on the toilet with a well-supported bottom and feet, and taking time to allow the bladder to empty.

Why does my daughter pee when laughing?

Parents may notice symptoms of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor muscle dysfunction in their child: The child leaks urine when they laugh (giggle incontinence), cough or exercise. The child may experience frequent urination and frequent urge to urinate, sometimes caused by a urinary tract infection (UTI).

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.