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Bladder control problems in women: Seek treatment

Why to seek help

Bladder control problems require medical attention for several reasons. Reduced bladder control may:

  • Cause you to restrict your physical activities
  • Lead you to withdraw from social interactions
  • Increase risk of falling if you have balance problems and rush to the bathroom to avoid leaking urine

Sometimes having a bladder control problem means you may have a serious underlying medical condition, such as diabetes or kidney disease.

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