If you haven't already, have a look at our article, 'So you think you have Incontinence?'

If you think you have a form of incontinence, you need to visit your GP to get more information of what's causing your incontinence, and what can be done to treat it.

TIP! Why not print out your results from the 'So you think you have Incontinence?' article to illustrate clearly what your symptoms are. To make your appointment easier, quicker and more productive, follow these simple steps to help you and your doctor understand your symptoms and situation:

1. Keep a diary for a few days to track your fluid intake and output. The more specific you are the better. For each 3-hour period, make note of the following:
- What and how much you drank
- How much urine you released when you went to the bathroom. Was it a little, or a lot? Did your bladder feel completely emptied after you'd finished?

2. If and when you feel yourself leaking urine, make a note of the following:
- How much urine did you leak? A little, or a lot? Did you have to change your underwear?
- What you were doing when the leakage occurred?
- What level of urgency you experienced before urinating; none, some, high?

3. Don't forget to note any night-time disturbances:
- How many times did you get up to go to the bathroom?
- Were you able to empty your bladder?