summarize Smoking irritates the bladder and can make IC symptoms worse. Incontinence (leaking urine) and Overactive Bladder (OAB), impact more than 33 million men and women. Smoking bothers the bladder and can cause frequent urination. It can also cause coughing spasms that can lead to urine leakage.Mar 14, 2018

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Smoking can exacerbate symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis (IC) and other bladder issues such as incontinence and Overactive Bladder (OAB). It can irritate the bladder and lead to frequent urination, and can also cause coughing spasms that may result in urine leakage. Over 33 million men and women are affected by these bladder conditions.