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Are You A Frequent-Flier in the Bathroom?

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Experiencing sudden urine leaks or having an urgent need to urinate are both common bladder problems. If you always have to "go", you might be shocked to learn how much time you actually spend in the bathroom over the course of a week, month, or even a year.

Try this calculator to see how much your bladder is cutting into your life.

If you’re spending more than 25 minutes per day in the bathroom to urinate, you may have a type of incontinence called overactive bladder. An overactive bladder can cause both embarrassment and inconvenience —but it shouldn’t. Don’t let your bladder interrupt your life. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment options for this common condition.

Medical Reviewer: Susan Shaw, MD Last Annual Review Date: Dec 14, 2010 Copyright: © Copyright 2011 Health Grades, Inc. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced or reprinted without permission from Health Grades, Inc. Use of this information is governed by the HealthGrades User Agreement.

Reference: Overactive Bladder section on Better Medicine



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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of overactive bladder?

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