Please..Any Advice for Frequent Urgent Urination

[keytra0751]

I am a 24 year old female with a constant need to urinate. Most of the time it is urgent and I have to run to the nearest bathroom to make it without having an accident. I have had a history when I was little, about the age of 10 to about 18, where I would have constant bladder infections but never anything like this. This has lasted for almost a solid 6 months and Im not sure where or who to turn to now about all of this. I have seen a urologist and had a cystoscopy that came out normal and I was tested for an infection that was Negative. I have cut out the caffeine, and I drink a lot of water. I would love to be able to take or drink cranberry but I am allergic. Is there any home remedies that anyone knows of that is as effective as cranberry?-- And.. Is there any tests I should consider getting done?

[Dr J Singh]

Hello,
From the symptoms urge incontinence needs to be ruled out. It is is leakage of urine due to bladder muscles that contract inappropriately. It can be due to bladder inflammation , infection, obstruction, bladder outlet obstruction or bladder stones.
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include Urinalysis, Urine culture, X-rays of the kidneys, post voidal residual volume, urodynamic studies, Cystoscopy, IVP, Abdominal ultrasound and CT scan of the abdomen.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[rasberryhoneysuckle]

I will be 29 in a few months, I have also suffered from frequent and urgent urination for several years, and cannot even jump rope or have a forceful sneeze without trouble.  Have you had any children?  Sometmes giving birth can really change your bladder control.  Also, my doctor suggested doing kegal exercises on a daily basis.  Otherwise, I am still looking over my solutions.  I did notice, however, that when I began having trouble with kidney stones, I also, began feeling even more urgency to urinate and even........embarassing but true.............wet the bed and even wet myself while in the grocery store because I couldn't make it to the restroom.  However, during that time and also to this day, I cannot fully empty my bladder, causing pain and discomfort.