- 0 - 2 points:
Based on your responses today you don't have any symptoms. Your answers suggest you don't have any urinary problems.
If your symptoms do change or you have any concerns about your health, please call NHS 111 or arrange to see your GP.
You can help to keep your bladder healthy by:
- drinking the right amount and the right types of fluid such as water, fruit juice, fruit or herbal tea, and cordials (about 1.2 litres of fluid per day)
- avoiding getting constipated by eating a healthy, well-balanced diet
- practising pelvic floor muscle exercises every day (see useful links for a guide)
- maintaining a healthy weight
- 11 - 19 points:
Based on your responses today you do have some urinary problems that are bothering you a lot. The good news is that plenty can be done to manage, improve and sometimes cure bladder conditions.
You should seek advice from your GP immediately to help improve your symptoms and situation.
The doctor or nurse may ask:
- How often do you go to the loo?
- How often do you leak or have an accident?
- When do you leak or have accidents?
- What medicines do you take?
- What do you normally eat and drink?
- Is it painful or uncomfortable when you go to the loo?
- How often do you get up at night?
- 3 - 5 points:
Based on your responses today you have some urinary problems but they are mild and are not bothering you.
If your symptoms do change or get worse, please call NHS 111 or arrange to see your GP.
You can prevent these problems from getting worse by trying the following:
- drinking the right amount and the right types of fluid such as water, fruit juice, fruit or herbal tea and cordials (about 1.2 litres of fluid per day)
- avoiding getting constipated by eating a healthy, well-balanced diet
- practising pelvic floor muscle exercises every day (see useful links for a guide)
- maintaining a healthy weight
- 6 + points:
Based on your responses today you do have some urinary problems that are bothering you. The good news is that a lot can be done to manage, improve and sometimes cure bladder conditions.
You should seek advice from your GP, who may be able to help to improve your symptoms and situation.
The doctor or nurse may ask:
- How often do you go to the loo?
- How often do you leak or have an accident?
- When do you leak or have accidents?
- What medicines do you take?
- What do you normally eat and drink?
- Is it painful or uncomfortable when you go to the loo?
- How often do you get up at night?