1 in 6 adults have OAB
You're not alone: It's a real medical condition that can be treated.
Talk to your doctor about Overactive Bladder
Your doctor has no way of knowing how your bladder issues are affecting your life
unless you bring it up. Need help getting things out in the open?
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Manage your fluid intake
Maintaining good intake involves not drinking too much and not drinking too little. Most people should drink four to six 8-oz. cups of fluid a day. At least half of that should be water.
How the bladder works
Stregthen your pelvic floor muscles
Your pelvic floor is a series of muscles in the base of your pelvis. To locate them, think about the muscle used to stop the flow of urine and work on contracting and releasing this muscle.
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Alter your diet
Cut down on bladder irritants like: caffeine, citrus fruits and juices, artificial sweeteners, tomato-based foods, sodas, alcohol, and spicy foods. Drinking more water can also help dilute the irritation.