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The potentialcauses of a needy bladderare pretty wide-ranging.
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The former can happen with conditions like heart failure anddiabetes.
The same goes for an enlarged prostate in folks who have a penis.
Keep a bladder diary to track your peeing and sipping.
Recording each poop, too, could let you know if constipation might be at play.
Be strategic about when and how much water youre drinking.
But its actually not so simple.
(And the liquids you consume in food also count toward your total intake.)
I always say to drink to thirst, Dr. Pandya says.
Go easy on the bladder irritantsboth beverages and foods.
Thats right: Not all liquids have an equal effect on your urinary tract.
That may give you the sensation that you should probably pee even if your tank isnt full.
Try consuming it in a one-to-two ratio with water, Dr. Preil suggests.
So if you need your morning cuppa, have it with double the amount of water.
Avoid peeing just because or just in case.
Practice resisting or deferring the urge to go.
(ICYWW: The average bladder can hold up to two cups of liquid.)
Sit down and fully relax your pelvic floor whenever you pee.
and being okay with however long it takes you to finish up.
you’re able to start with your primary care doctor or gynecologist, if you have one.
Theyll assess your history and symptoms (heres where a bladder diary comes in handy!
(They can also rule out other medical conditions that could have you peeing nonstop.)
If your bladder seems to be the culprit, they could bump you over to a urologist or urogynecologist.
The possible causes of incessant peeing may trigger the gamut, but the solutions are just as plentiful.
And by setting in motion certain lifestyle tweaks or getting in touch with a doctor (or both!
), its possible to take charge of your own peeing.
You: 1, Bladder: 0.
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