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Overactive Bladder (OAB)

 

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Overactive Bladder.

What isOABOveractive Bladder?

Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a condition characterized by a group of symptoms such as frequent urination, sudden urges to urinate, and urinary incontinence, which may also lead to frequent urination at night.

  • What are the symptoms of an overactive bladder?
  • Urinary urgency: This is a sudden, uncontrollable need to urinate. Once you feel the urge to urinate, you have a short period of time to reach the bathroom.
  • Frequent urination: This means you need to urinate more often than usual.
  • Urgency urinary incontinence: This is an uncontrollable, sudden need to urinate, which may result in leakage.

Nocturia: This is the need to wake up at least twice every night to urinate.

What causes an overactive bladder?

  • Conditions or injuries affecting the detrusor muscle cause Overactive Bladder. The detrusor muscle is a group of smooth muscle fibers in the bladder wall. Overactive bladder may result from the following:
  • Abdominal trauma: Pregnancy andchildbirth can stretch andweaken the pelvicmuscles. If thepelvic muscles becomeweak, your bladdermay drop fromits normal position.
  • Nerve damage: Sometimes your body sends signals to your brain and bladder to urinate at the wrong time. Some diseases and traumas can cause nerve damage, including pelvic or back surgery, herniated disc (slipped disc), radiation therapy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or stroke.
  • Medications, alcohol, and caffeine: Diuretics and caffeine may causeUTIthe bladder to fill quickly, potentially leading to leakage.
  • Infection: Infections, such as urinary tract infections (UTI), can irritate bladder nerves and cause the bladder to squeeze without warning.

Excess weight: Being overweight can increase pressure on the bladder, potentially causing urgency urinary incontinence.

How is it diagnosed?

  • The doctor will take a medical history, perform a physical examination, and may request additional tests as needed, such as:
  • Urinalysis.
  • Urodynamic testing.
  • Ultrasound.CT).
  • Computed Tomography (CT) scan.

Cystoscopy.

What are the treatments for an overactive bladder?

Surgery.

How can an overactive bladder be prevented?

  • Lifestyle modifications can help reduce the risk of developing Overactive Bladder and may include:
  • Maintaining a healthy weight.
  • Drinking caffeine in moderation.
  • Avoiding alcohol.
  • Drinking an appropriate amount of fluids daily.
  • Exercising regularly.
  • Performing pelvicstrengtheningexercises.

Managing conditions that may contribute to Overactive Bladder, such as diabetes or urinary tract infections.

What are the complications of an overactive bladder?

Falls and fractures, especially in older adults, are due to nighttime bathroom trips.

When should you see a doctor?

 

Consult your healthcare provider if you experience any symptoms of Overactive Bladder.

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Is Overactive Bladder a chronic disease that cannot be treated?

 

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