Do I Have A Bladder Problem?

How do I know that I have a bladder problem? Problems with the bladder can come slowly and it is therefor not always easy to know what i normal and not...

Any leakage of urine is a problem

Including hurrying to the toilet and leaking before you get there

Waking up in a wet bed is a problem

As is wet pants when you cough, sneeze or exercise

Difficulty starting to pass urine is a problem

Difficulty holding on is too...

Slow urine stream once urination has started

Passing small amounts of urine frequently is a problem

Incomplete emptying of the bladder

Loss of urinary control (incontinence)

Burning, discomfort or even pain while passing urine

Blood stained urine

And what is normal?

Variations in bladder performance it not unusual, you should know that:

It is normal to pass urine 4-6 times a day

Passing only 300-400ml per visit is not a problem

It is not considered a problem if you have to pass urine once a night

What can I do to prevent bladder problems?

There are ways you can try to avoid problems with the bladder:

You can avoid drinking too much tea, coffee and cola.

You can make sure you have regular bowel habits and avoid straining

Avoiding overweight is a good way to prevent bladder pronlems

You can start to do pelvic floor exercises