Overactive Bladder Test

The questions below ask about how bothered you may be by some bladder symptoms. Some people are bothered by bladder symptoms and may not realize that there are treatments available for their symptoms.

Each question has several possible responses. Answer each question with a response that best describes your own situation.

Have you been bothered by:

1. Frequent urination during the daytime hours?

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Quite a bit
A great deal
A very great deal

2. An uncomfortable urge to urinate?

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Quite a bit
A great deal
A very great deal

3. A sudden urge to urinate with little or no warning?

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Quite a bit
A great deal
A very great deal

4. Accidental loss of small amounts of urine?

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Quite a bit
A great deal
A very great deal

5. Nighttime urination?

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Quite a bit
A great deal
A very great deal

6. Waking up at night because you had to urinate?

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Quite a bit
A great deal
A very great deal

7. An uncontrollable urge to urinate?

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Quite a bit
A great deal
A very great deal

7. Are you male?

Yes
No

Your total:

If your score is 8 or greater, you may have overactive bladder.

There are effective treatments for this condition. You may want to talk with a healthcare professional about your symptoms.

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