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A doctor is not interested in how you deal with your symptoms, only what the symptoms are. Be honest when you discuss it with your doctor. Let your doctor know you are having bladder issues. When they ask what do you mean, describe what your bladder is doing. If you're having frequency, it's best to have a diary of how often you are going for at least the past week. If it's aching, spasming, cramping, let them know. If you are passing urine uncontrollably, whether occasionally or constantly, let them know. Then let them lead the conversation from there. Simply answer any questions they ask. The doctor may palpate your abdomen for masses and tenderness. A urine specimen will probably be asked for at the beginning of the appointment and a blood draw at the conclusion. Based on all the data the doctor can determine the best course of action: treatment or referral.
Diaper, brief, pull-up, pad, protection, whatever is irrelevant to a doctor if you uncontrollably pass urine at any time. If that is not an issue, don't wear unnecessary protection to your appointment. If protection is required, then wear something appropriate and generic. If your doctor does encounter your protection you need them to be focused on your bladder issue, not your choice of protection.
Diaper, brief, pull-up, pad, protection, whatever is irrelevant to a doctor if you uncontrollably pass urine at any time. If that is not an issue, don't wear unnecessary protection to your appointment. If protection is required, then wear something appropriate and generic. If your doctor does encounter your protection you need them to be focused on your bladder issue, not your choice of protection.