Accidental urine leakage — doctors call it \u201curinary incontinence\u201d — is a sign of a bladder control problem. It can be annoying or very embarrassing. It can keep you from fully enjoying your life, too.<\/p>\n
Your doctor can choose from a variety of tests to help pinpoint the cause. She can help you with a plan so you\u2019ll have leaks less often.<\/p>\n
Physical Tests
\nYour doctor might ask you to do the old jump-into-the-pool move: pinch your nose and close your mouth. Breathe out hard, and she\u2019ll likely know right away if you have a hard time holding in urine.<\/p>\n
– Pelvic Exam: This is another type of stress test. You\u2019ll do it with a full bladder. While you\u2019re sitting up, your doctor will ask you to cough. When you\u2019re lying down, she\u2019ll gently check out your pelvic organs. She\u2019ll test your muscle strength in that area, too.<\/p>\n
– Rectal Exam: Your doctor will probably do this exam at the same time she does your pelvic exam. She\u2019ll use a gloved, lubricated finger to feel inside your rectum. She\u2019ll look for blockage that might be causing your problem.<\/p>\n
Taking Notes
\nYour doctor will likely ask you a simple series of questions. They might include:<\/p>\n
– How many times do you need to pee each day? Do you have to get up to go at night?
\n– Do you \u201cleak\u201d urine while lifting, sneezing, laughing, coughing, or having sex?
\n– Do you feel like your bladder\u2019s never completely empty?
\n– Do you have a hard time making it to the bathroom in time?<\/p>\n
If you answered \u201cyes\u201d to any of these questions, you might need to keep a daily bladder diary to give your doctor a clear idea about your condition. Details you\u2019ll note include:<\/p>\n
– What and how much you drink
\n– How often you go to the bathroom, and how much urine you release
\n– What you\u2019re doing when you get the urge to go
\n– If there\u2019s any warning before you leak<\/p>\n
Taking Samples
\nYou\u2019ll need to provide a urine sample. A lab test will reveal if there are blood traces or signs of infection.<\/p>\n
Source webmd.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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