What to Do When Your Bladder Is Weak | Tennessee Valley Urology Center
According to the Urology Care Foundation, around 30% percent of men and 40% of women living in the United States are experiencing symptoms of an overactive bladder.
Unfortunately, many people are dealing with the symptoms of an overactive bladder because they are too embarrassed to ask for help. But there’s no need for embarrassment—our team at Tennessee Valley Urology Center is here to help you regain your quality of life!
What Causes an Overactive Bladder?
There are many reasons why a person might be experiencing the symptoms of an overactive bladder.
- They drank too much fluid.
- They have a urinary tract infection.
- They consumed too much caffeine.
- They have bladder stones or another bladder abnormality.
- They are taking medications that are causing an increase in urine production.
Symptoms of an overactive bladder include the frequent urge to urinate, frequent urination, bedwetting, bladder spasms and/or the leaking of urine.
If any of these symptoms sound familiar to you, then it might be best to speak with a knowledgeable urologist who can help you find relief and regain your quality of life!
How Is an Overactive Bladder Treated?
When you make an appointment with a urologist, he or she will go over your medical history, as well as discuss your current symptoms and medications. While a urine sample will most likely be requested, you might have to go for further evaluation like a cystometry (which measures pressure inside the bladder) or cystoscopy (a procedure that allows the urologist to look inside your bladder) for diagnosis and to rule out any other conditions that might be causing frequent urination.
Fortunately, if you are diagnosed with an overactive bladder, it is a condition that can be treated and possibly cured through certain medications and lifestyle modifications, such as:
- Performing pelvic floor muscle exercises
- Maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise
- Using absorbent pads
- Giving bladder training a try
- Taking certain prescription medications
Are you experiencing a weak bladder? Make an appointment with Tennessee Valley Urology Center today. We are here to help!