When to seek help

Leaking urine only every so often may not mean you need medical care. It's also common as you get older to wake up to pass urine at night. But if your problem affects your quality of life, think about making an appointment to be evaluated.

Contact your primary care provider for a visit if:

• You're embarrassed by urine leakage, and you miss important activities because of it.
• You often rush to a bathroom, but can't make it in time.
• You often feel the need to pee but pass little or no urine.
• Your urine stream is getting weaker, or you feel as if you can't empty your bladder all the way.

In many cases, treatment can provide relief from your symptoms.