Frequency of urination occurs because of many factors, such as fluids you drink that irritate the bladder, a history of bladder incontinence and anatomical involvement such as poor pelvic muscle control. This can occur after surgery and as you age. Obtaining an evaluation and tests from a urologist will help determine what you need to do to control the feeling of wanting to urinate frequently.
Step 1
See your doctor. To rule out urinary tract infection or disease, get an evaluation from a urologist, to whom your physician can refer you. Bladder urgency can occur because of a urinary tract infection, MedlinePlus indicates, as well as other conditions.
Step 2
Take prescribed medications. Your doctor may suggest medicines and treatments that will help bladder spasms stop. Bladder spasms can cause urine to leak and create a feeling of having to urinate frequently.
Step 3
Avoid soft drinks such as sodas, caffeinated tea and coffee. Refraining from these types of beverages can reduce bladder irritation. Your bladder may be sensitive and reacting to chemicals you consume every day. Caffeine is one of the worst culprits, MayoClinic.com indicates.
Step 4
Exercise the pelvic floor muscles. These exercises for women will help strengthen the muscles around the vaginal and urethral area. Exercises such as kegels help to strengthen the urethral and vaginal area. Estrogen introduced intravaginally also can help stimulate the tissues near the urethra and help them function properly, MayoClinic.com indicates. A doctor or therapist can teach you how to perform applicable exercises.
Step 5
Train your bladder. You can spread out the times when you choose to use the bathroom. This control actually will strengthen your bladder. Typically, you would urinate at specific times that occur more frequently than you normally would go. Also, cutting down on large amounts of liquids and taking less fluid into your body at one time also can help the bladder to slow down, MayoClinic.com indicates.
