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View AllWhy Am I Having Problems With Peeing?
A number of health conditions can make it hard for you to pee or to keep from peeing. Some are minor, and some are more serious.
Bed-Wetting in Adults
A lot of folks think bed-wetting is something that only happens to kids, but it's a problem that can hit grown-ups, too.
Drugs Linked to Urinary Incontinence
Commonly used drugs could be the cause of your incontinence, or at least be a contributing factor.
Diet, Drugs, and Urinary Incontinence Symptoms
What you eat and drink, as well as the drugs you take, may all have an effect on incontinence symptoms.
2 of 4 / Urinary Incontinence in Women
View AllHow Is Urinary Incontinence Tested in Women?
Your doctor can choose from a variety of tests to help pinpoint the cause of your urinary incontinence.
Treatment for Urinary Incontinence in Women
Your doctor might ask you to make simple lifestyle changes, or take medicine, or get surgery.
What Is Bladder Prolapse Surgery?
If your symptoms are making your life difficult, surgery may be the answer. There are two types of surgery for bladder prolapse.
What Are Vaginal Pessaries?
A vaginal pessary is a soft, removable device that goes in your vagina. It supports areas affected by pelvic organ prolapse.
3 of 4 / Urinary Incontinence in Men
View AllWhat Is Urinary Incontinence in Men?
There are many different types of urinary incontinence. Some are more common in men than women.
What Causes Urinary Incontinence in Men?
It can be frustrating and embarrassing, but figuring out what’s causing your leakage can help you find ways to treat the problem.
How to Prevent Urinary Incontinence in Men
Though you can't ensure you’ll never get urinary incontinence, you can lower your risk of some of the conditions that cause it.
How Do Doctors Test for Urinary Incontinence in Men?
4 of 4 / Overactive Bladder (OAB)
View AllOveractive Bladder (OAB)
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a “gotta go now” feeling. You have the urge to pee even though your bladder isn’t full.
Bladder Spasms
A bladder spasm occurs when the bladder muscle squeezes suddenly without warning, causing an urgent need to release urine.
What Makes Overactive Bladder Worse?
You may not mean to, but you could be making your overactive bladder worse. You can do things that may reduce those urges to go.
Food and Drink to Tame an Overactive Bladder
If you have an overactive bladder (OAB) with urge incontinence, food and drink can make a big difference in your symptoms.
Suggested Reads about Incontinence & Overactive Bladder
Have Male Urinary Tract Symptoms? An App May Offer Relief
The urgent need to pee, a strangled flow and the feeling that you didn’t get it all out of you. Those are all the symptoms of male lower urinary tract problems and more than 72% of men experience at least one of them.
Overactive Bladder: Foods and Drinks That Can Make It Worse
Certain foods and drinks can irritate your bladder and make you OAB worse.
Overactive Bladder: How a Bladder Diary Can Help
A bladder diary tracks your fluid intake and output along with OAB symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, and leakage.
The Emotional Effects of OAB
Overactive bladder (OAB) doesn’t just affect you physically. It has emotional impacts as well.
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