Chances are we have all crossed our legs a time or two in hopes of making it to the closest restroom in time. But there’s a big difference between having to go, and always feeling like you have to go. For those who live with bladder spasms, that feeling is a painful reality that can lead to embarrassing wetting accidents and an unwanted shift in lifestyle.
However, there are a variety of treatment options available to manage the symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about bladder spasms, from the causes to what you can do to ease the pain.
What Do Bladder Spasms Feel Like?
Normally, the bladder gently fills with urine and you slowly become aware of the need to urinate. This feeling is your cue to start looking for a bathroom.
People who have had such spasms describe them as a cramping pain and sometimes as a burning sensation. Some women with severe bladder spasms compared the muscle contractions to severe menstrual cramps and even labor pains experienced during childbirth.
