Perhaps you need a hallway light. Or a downstairs bathroom. Another solution could be widening a bathroom door to fit a wheelchair. Points to Remember Many women have bladder control problems. Bladder control problems do not have to be a normal part of aging.
Many medical conditions can cause bladder problems.
Try not to let embarrassment about bladder control problems keep you from talking to your health care team. Most cases of poor bladder control can be improved greatly. Ask your health care team for help. Information Clearinghouse is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, of the National Institutes of Health, under the U.S. Public Health Service. Established in 1987, the clearinghouse provides information about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system to people with these disorders and to their families, health care professionals, and the public.