Why doesn't my bladder empty completely even though I urinate several times a day and night?

Val asks:Why doesn't my bladder empty completely even though I urinate several times a day and night?Lily Arya, MD, responds:This is a common symptom and is rarely associated with real emptying problems. Most likely your bladder has become very sensitive, potentially due to an overactive bladder, interstitial cystitis or a kidney stone. It's in your best interest to see a urologist or