The more you know about what affects overactive bladder (OAB), the more you can do about it. In addition to prescription medications, there are also lifestyle tips that can help you treat your OAB symptoms. Each area below is designed to help you treat your symptoms in different ways.
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Food & drink
Did you know that caffeine and artificial sweeteners may make you go more often?

Caffeine and artificial sweeteners provoke bladder urgency or discomfort. See what other foods are bladder unfriendly.
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Train your bladder
Did you know distraction techniques may help?

Why? By focusing on something else, you may be able to help your bladder muscle to calm.
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Keep track
Did you know most people go to the bathroom during the day every 3 to 4 hours?

Keeping tabs on how often you go—and if it was urgent—can help your doctor help you.
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