Using blood, urine, and other tests, doctors will check for infection, cancer, and other illnesses associated with urinary problems. Doctors will also ask about fluid intake and the typical number of your daily bathroom visits to get an idea of the scope of the problem. They may also do more specialized testing such as post-void residual measurement, which determines if any urine remains after you have attempted to empty your bladder. It's not something you have to accept. Standard treatments include biofeedback training, in which patients gradually learn to tighten their bladder muscles.
Medications can also help.
Surgery, including a procedure to restore the support of the pelvic floor muscles, is another option. Pelvic floor strengthening exercises, called Kegel exercises, can help. This involves contracting the pelvic floor muscles for a few seconds and repeating the exercise several times a day. Some common-sense measures can also help. Avoid drinking beverages containing caffeine and alcohol, both of which are diuretics that prompt the body to urinate.