Do you go to the bathroom frequently? You may also need to suspect irritable bladder.

Have you ever heard of the term "overactive bladder"?

I also tend to go to the bathroom quite frequently.

I tend to go to the bathroom frequently because I drink a lot of water, but

Sometimes I wonder if I go to the bathroom too habitually.

If you go to the bathroom too frequently out of habit like this, it could be a sign of overactive bladder.

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If you meet one or more items on the self-diagnosis checklist of the Korean Society for Urinary Disorders and Incontinence, it may indicate overactive bladder.

Urinate more than 8 times a day.

▲Once I feel the urge to urinate, I cannot hold it.

Always find out the location of the restroom first, no matter where you go.

I usually avoid places where there might not be a restroom.

There are cases where urine comes out before pulling down clothes in the bathroom, leading to soiling the clothes.

▲ Avoids drinking water or beverages to prevent urine leakage.

I go to the bathroom too often, which disrupts my work.

▲Wears pads or diapers.

Goes to the bathroom more than twice during sleep.

Irritable bladder can be prevented by changing lifestyle habits. It is advisable to reduce caffeine beverages such as coffee and green tea that stimulate diuretic effects, and to avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.