--- title: Something I Can’t Hold In description: Men can get breast cancer, too. 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Urinary incontinence means leaking urine when you do not mean to and it is far more common than most people realize. National survey data suggest that about half of adult women and about 1 in 7 men report urinary leakage, yet many people never mention it to a clinician. In other words, a lot of people are dealing with this quietly. If your bladder is running your schedule, interrupting your sleep or making you scan every room for the nearest bathroom, this article is for you. Incontinence is common, it is treatable and it is not something you just have to “live with” because you are getting older. First, urge incontinence. This is the sudden, intense “I need to go right now” feeling, followed by leakage before you make it to the toilet. It’s caused by bladder spasms and frequently made worse by certain medications and bladder irritants. The practical first steps to solving this problem are cutting back on bladder irritants like caffeine, alcohol and carbonated drinks and scheduling bathroom breaks every few hours instead of waiting until it is an emergency. Bladder training — scheduling bathroom breaks instead of waiting for the urge — basically teaches the bladder that it is not the boss of you. You start with a schedule you can handle, then slowly add time between bathroom trips. If nighttime trips are the problem, consider shifting more of the fluid you drink earlier in the day and cutting back closer to bedtime. Second, stress incontinence. This is leaking with pressure: coughing, sneezing, laughing, running, jumping, lifting something heavy or bending over. This is most common in women who have had babies, but it’s possible for men especially if they have had prostate surgery. The best lifestyle treatment is strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, also known as Kegel exercises. Weight loss can help if extra weight is putting pressure on the bladder, treating constipation can reduce straining and quitting smoking can improve overall health and may reduce coughing for some people. Third, overflow incontinence. This is frequent or constant dribbling because the bladder is too full and does not empty completely. People may notice a weak stream, trouble starting, starting and stopping, frequent small trips to the bathroom or the feeling that they still need to go even after they just went. This one is especially important for men to know about because the prostate sits right where urine exits the bladder and an enlarged prostate can squeeze that channel like a kink in a garden hose. Lifestyle steps can help — avoid constipation, review medications with your doctor, avoid overdoing evening fluids and take enough time to fully empty your bladder — but overflow symptoms deserve a medical checkup. A bladder that is not emptying can lead to infections, bladder damage or kidney problems if ignored. So what can everyone do for a healthier bladder? Talk to your doctor to make sure that you don’t need medications or lab tests. Drink enough water but be thoughtful about timing. Move your body and work toward a healthy weight. Eat enough fiber to avoid constipation. Consider pelvic floor exercises like Kegels. Be patient with your bladder and allow it to empty completely. If you smoke, quit. And consider eliminating common bladder irritants from your diet (spicy foods, caffeine, alcohol or bubbly drinks). Most importantly, please talk to your doctor if leaking urine is frequent, new, painful, bloody, keeping you from activities, waking you up all night or making you plan your life around bathrooms. Incontinence is common, but common does not mean normal. If it starts interrupting meetings, movies, car trips or a good night’s sleep, it’s time to investigate. *Dr. Gage Hallbauer is a resident physician who sees patients of all ages and provides family medicine and OB-GYN services at Lone Star Family Health Center, a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center with locations in Conroe, Spring, Willis, Grangerland, Huntsville and Magnolia. 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