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  1. Urinary incontinence - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 9, 2023 · The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that's so sudden and strong you don't get to a toilet in time. Though it …

  2. Urinary incontinence - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 9, 2023 · A large amount of leftover urine in your bladder may mean that you have an obstruction in your urinary tract or a problem with your bladder nerves or muscles. If further …

  3. Bladder control problems: How to seek treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Leaking urine, having to urinate a lot, and other symptoms of urinary incontinence aren't just a natural part of aging. Your health care provider might not ask about urinary problems during an …

  4. Stress incontinence - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 14, 2024 · Stress incontinence happens when movement or activity puts pressure on the bladder, causing urine to leak. Movements include coughing, laughing, sneezing, running or …

  5. How can I ease discomfort or stop urinary incontinence?

    Sep 18, 2019 · The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that's so sudden and strong you don't get to a toilet in time. Though it …

  6. Bladder control: Lifestyle strategies ease problems - Mayo Clinic

    May 10, 2025 · Bladder control problems, such as leaking urine, are common. Fortunately, there are simple ways to improve bladder control and quality of life. These lifestyle changes work …

  7. Treatments for incontinence that you can try on your own

    Nov 22, 2023 · Whether your bladder leakage, known as incontinence, is more of an annoyance or severe enough that you’re afraid to leave the house without a change of clothing, there are …

  8. Mayo Clinic Q&A: Why some men experience urinary leaks - or ...

    Jul 15, 2025 · Normally, the sphincter remains closed as the bladder fills with urine until you can reach a restroom. The weakened muscles and relaxed pelvic floor have trouble holding urine, …

  9. Overactive bladder - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 4, 2025 · If you have unusual urges to urinate, your healthcare professional checks for an infection or blood in your urine. Your health professional also may check to see if you're …

  10. Bladder control problems: Medicines for urinary symptoms

    Jun 7, 2025 · How it works Mirabegron is a medicine approved to treat certain types of urinary incontinence. It relaxes the bladder muscle and can increase how much urine the bladder can …