Incontinence: Signs it's time to speak up
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.
Incontinence: 5 signs it's time for the talk
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 5/15/2023
Sources
- FamilyDoctor.org. "Urinary Incontinence." https://familydoctor.org/condition/urinary-incontinence/.
- FamilyDoctor.org. "What is Urinary Incontinence?" https://familydoctor.org/condition/urinary-incontinence/.
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. "Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)." https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/bladder-control-problems.
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