Dr. Prasad Mylarappa- Consultant Urologist, Ramaiah Hospital, Bangalore.
A problem with bladder function that causes the sudden need to urinate.
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Overactive bladder happens mostly in women but may occur in men. Ageing, an enlarged prostate and diabetes are all risk factors.
The urge to urinate may be difficult to control and lead to the involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). It may be embarrassing or limit activity.
Treatments such as pelvic floor muscle exercises, medication and nerve stimulation can reduce or eliminate symptoms.
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The urge to urinate may be difficult to control and lead to the involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). It may be embarrassing or limit activity.
People may experience:
Urinary: frequent urge to urinate, frequent urination, bed wetting, bladder spasm, or leaking of urine
Treatment consists of therapy and devices
Treatments such as pelvic floor muscle exercises, medications and nerve stimulation can reduce or eliminate symptoms.
Self-care
Absorbent pads, Scheduled toileting, Double voiding and Bladder training.
Therapies
Biofeedback and Kegel exercise.
Medications
Bladder relaxants.