It's common to feel a little embarrassed to talk to your doctor about bladder control problems. But it's a conversation worth having. Treatment can give you back some control so that you can live life the way you want to.
Leaking during the course of a normal day or without warning.
A sudden urge to go that comes out of nowhere.
Not reaching a bathroom in time when you need to go.
Wetting the bed while you sleep.
Needing to go eight or more times during the day.
Sources: American Academy of Family Physicians; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Don't stay silent. Try these tips to start a conversation with your doctor.
Reviewed 4/26/2024
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