Bladder Spasms Discharge Instructions

Kegels. This will help you strengthen and control your bladder muscles. You may need to set a schedule for your bladder exercises. A special kind of electric test might be done to check how you are doing your bladder exercises. This is called biofeedback.

Set times throughout the day when you try to pass urine. Dont pass urine until these times. This is called bladder retraining. Your doctor will give you more information on this.

Do not use bubble baths because they can bother your bladder or genital area.

Lose weight if you are overweight.

Change what you drink and how often.

Drink lots of water during the day instead of lots of water at one time.
Stop drinking water or other drinks about 2 hours before you go to bed.
Stop drinking caffeine and beer, wine, and mixed drinks (alcohol).

Avoid spicy, acidic foods, preservatives, and artificial sweeteners

Try to avoid hard stools and straining with bowel movements

What follow-up care is needed?

Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep these visits. ‚

What drugs may be needed?

The doctor may order drugs to: ‚

Relax your bladder muscles
Help your bladder work better

Will physical activity be limited?

You may choose to limit activity if you cannot control your urge to pass urine. ‚

What problems could happen?

Bladder incontinence
Anxiety
Urinary tract infection

What can be done to prevent this health problem?

You cannot prevent this health problem. The most common ways to help reduce signs is a bladder exercise program. ‚

When do I need to call the doctor?

Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4 ‚ °F (38 ‚ °C) or higher, chills.
Very bad belly pain
You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse

Teach Back: Helping You Understand

The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚

I can tell you about my condition.
I can tell you what are good fluids for me to drink and how often I should try to go to the bathroom.
I can tell you what I will do if I have a fever, chills, or belly pain.

Where can I learn more?

American Urogynecologic Society ‚
http://www.voicesforpfd.org/p/cm/ld/fid=11 ‚
National Association for Incontinence ‚
http://www.nafc.org/bladder-bowel-health/types-of-incontinence/urge-incontinence/ ‚

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer

This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚

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