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Hi there, can you tell me how old you are and whether this is a new problem or if it has always been there? Can you also tell me what you mean by 'weak bladder', can you describe your problem and symptoms a bit more? Dr Webberley

Hi
we would really need to understand your symptoms to be able to offer advice. Bladders often learn behaviours that cause problems, there are a lot of things in diet and fluids that also affect bladder health. Also age is a factor for some people. there is a lot of advice for many bladder symptoms that can improve the issues but there are a lot of things that also contribute to bladder problems. Please let us know more specific symptoms and we will try to advise you appropriately

Hi, I have a very weak bladder, in terms of I constantly need to pee. This disturbs my sleep as I wake up at least 2 times per night needing the loo. I'm 43 but have had this as long as I can remember. I live a healthy lifestyle with lots of fruit and veg and regular running. Is there anything you can suggest that would help?

Tilly66
you should avoid things that make the bladder more sensitive such as caffeinated drinks-tea/coffee/fizzy drinks. You should drop off a urine sample to check for infection.
It may be worth you trying a bladder stablising tablet such as Solifenacin 5mg or Mirabegron 50mg via your GP. These reduce frequency urgency and getting up at night.
might be worth a try

Ben

Hello
It sounds like you may have an overactive bladder, but quite rightly, as suggested, you should see your GP to exclude any other issues that may account for your bladder symptoms.
Overactive bladder can be successfully managed and your quality of life improved, but seeking advice is the first step. Your GP, along with a nurse with a specialist interest in continence can provide you with tailored advice specific to you, based on things like your fluid intake and urine output. There are exercises to try, medications and lots of lifestyle changes (a lot of people are unaware that certain kinds of foods and fluids can affect the bladder quite considerably). You'll really benefit if you make this first step.
Good luck.