Article: Relief for your bothersome bladder: don't delay seeking help for overactive bladder. Proven treatments and your doctor's counseling can help you regain control and put an end to embarrassing urinary symptoms.(Urology)(Disease/Disorder overview)

Your bladder is keeping you out of bed at night and on your toes during the day. You can't enjoy your favorite movie because you're constantly running to the restroom, and sometimes you have accidents on the way, leaving you embarrassed.

These symptoms characterize overactive bladder, and the embarrassment it can cause may be why many men don't seek immediate medical help. But, if you put off seeing your doctor, you may run the risk of complications, such as urinary stones, infections and even kidney damage.

There's no need to delay, though, since effective treatments can keep you in your seat instead of hightailing it to the bathroom. As evidence, a ...

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