Symptoms and causes
Rushing to the bathroom before something happens or waiting for something to happen – or both. Bladder issues vary and are caused by different medical conditions.
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When to see your doctor
It’s time to see your doctor if you experience any of the symptoms listed here.
When to see your doctor
It’s time to see your doctor if you experience any of the symptoms listed here.
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Unable to empty your bladder?
Urine staying too long in your bladder may eventually lead to kidney failure. Make sure you recognise the symptoms of urinary retention.
Unable to empty your bladder?
Urine staying too long in your bladder may eventually lead to kidney failure. Make sure you recognise the symptoms of urinary retention.
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Can’t hold it?
Leakage or inability to hold urine is very common. See if you recognise some of the symptoms.
Can’t hold it?
Leakage or inability to hold urine is very common. See if you recognise some of the symptoms.
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Why do I experience bladder issues?
There are many physical conditions that can lead to bladder problems. See which conditions are related to the different bladder issues.
Why do I experience bladder issues?
There are many physical conditions that can lead to bladder problems. See which conditions are related to the different bladder issues.
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When the system loses control
Damage to the nervous system can have serious impact on the bladder function.
When the system loses control
Damage to the nervous system can have serious impact on the bladder function.
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Spinal cord injury & bladder problems
When you have an SCI, the nerves controlling the bladder are most likely damaged. Learn more about SCI
Spinal cord injury & bladder problems
When you have an SCI, the nerves controlling the bladder are most likely damaged. Learn more about SCI
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Why is the spinal cord important?
The spinal cord controls various parts of the body and plays an important role when it comes to bladder control.
Why is the spinal cord important?
The spinal cord controls various parts of the body and plays an important role when it comes to bladder control.
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Multiple sclerosis & bladder problems
MS is an inflammatory disease, which affects a range of bodily functions. Learn how MS can cause bladder problems.
Multiple sclerosis & bladder problems
MS is an inflammatory disease, which affects a range of bodily functions. Learn how MS can cause bladder problems.
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Spina bifida & bladder problems
Learn why people with spina bifida (SB) have difficulties controlling their bladder.
Spina bifida & bladder problems
Learn why people with spina bifida (SB) have difficulties controlling their bladder.
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