Urinary Incontinence Symptoms

Has this ever happened to you?

Have you ever had a good laugh with your girlfriends and experienced a little leak? Or bent over to lift something heavy and noticed that your underclothes were wet? Maybe you’ve felt a sudden urge to use the restroom but were unable to get there in time? If so, then you know first-hand the discomfort and embarrassment of living with bladder control problems. Take some time to read about urinary incontinence signs and symptoms. If they are familiar to you, it may be time to see a specialist and learn about your treatment options.

 
Urinary incontinence symptoms
Life with bladder control problems
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Urinary incontinence symptoms: Does this sound familiar?

  • Occasional loss of bladder control from mild (a few drops) to moderate (wet underwear) to severe (wet outerwear)
  • Accidents when coughing, sneezing, laughing, bending, lifting, and/or doing any physical activity that strains your bladder
  • Urine loss when changing from a sitting or lying position to a standing position
  • Frequent, sudden urges to use the restroom and an inability to get there in time
  • Waking in the middle of the night to use the bathroom
  • Continuous bladder leakage

Life with bladder control problems—is this really living?

Sadly, many women don’t realize that there is something they can do to restore their weakened or overactive bladder. They may make adjustments to their daily lives to accommodate their urinary incontinence symptoms—limiting the amount of fluids they drink, planning outings around the availability of restrooms, wearing dark clothing, and using adult pads and liners. In some cases, women avoid public places altogether. If you’re self-conscious about your condition or you’re making sacrifices to accommodate your symptoms, it may be time to meet with a specialist.

Speak to a specialist

If you are one of the more than 30 million women in the U.S. affected by either a weak bladder or an overactive bladder, getting over the embarrassment of your condition and speaking to a specialist could provide new hope. There are a variety of treatment options available, so make an appointment today and find out if one is right for you.

To find a specialist in your area, click here.



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