Overactive Bladder Diagnosis
What Are Overactive Bladder Symptoms?
Talk to your doctor if you experience bothersome bladder symptoms like:
- Strong, sudden urges to go to the bathroom (bladder urgency).
- Frequent trips to the bathroom (frequent urination).
- Bladder leakage.
Should I Mention How I've Been Coping With Overactive Bladder Symptoms?
You should also talk to your doctor if you ever find yourself:
- Avoiding certain activities because you won't be near a bathroom for a long time.
- Cutting down on the fluids you drink even if you are thirsty.
- Needing to know where a bathroom is at all times.
- Bringing pads or extra clothing with you when you are away from home.
- Wearing only darker colors, even in the summer.
- Using extra perfume or after-shave to mask potential odor.
- Avoiding sexual activity because you worry you might leak.
What Should I Expect At the Doctor's Office?
Your doctor may perform some of these tests to help diagnose your bladder condition:
- History and physical exam.
- Urinalysis — a urine sample that your doctor will examine.
How Can I Find a Doctor Near Me?
In most cases, your primary doctor or healthcare provider can diagnose your bladder symptoms. Your doctor can determine if VESIcare is right for you.
Your primary doctor is a great source for bladder treatment and diagnosis of overactive bladder symptoms. But you can also talk about bladder symptoms with a specialist. Specialists like gynecologists or urologists are also good overactive bladder resources.
You can find a doctor in your area in many ways:
- Search the American Medical Association's "Physician Select."
- Use your health insurance provider's doctor finder. Search online or use the printed guide that comes with your benefits package.
Only your doctor can determine if you have OAB symptoms. Is VESIcare right for you? Ask your doctor today about taking care with VESIcare.
