Overactive Bladder
Overactive Bladder Causes
Overactive Bladder may be one cause of Neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's disease or strokes. Some conditions believed to contribute to symptoms similar to those of overactive bladder include: Urinary tract infection, inflammation of tissues near the urinary tract, abnormalities in the bladder, obstruction in bladder outflow such as enlarged prostate, constipation, bladder stones, or previous operations to treat other forms of incontinence, diabetes, and excessive consumption of caffeine or alcohol and some medications.
Overactive Bladder Definition
Overactive bladder, sometimes called an irritable bladder, is a problem with bladder function which results in a sudden urge to urinate which is difficult to suppress.
Overactive Bladder Diagnosis
To preliminarily assess the symptoms, overactive bladder screening questionnaire must be answered by the patient. A voiding diary, which may reveal patterns that will help understand the symptoms and identify contributing factors, may be ordered by the doctor. Basic diagnostic workup, and urodynamic tests, which are used to assess the function of your bladder and its ability to empty itself steadily and completely, may likewise be used to diagnose the condition.
Overactive Bladder Symptoms and Signs
Among the symptoms of overactive bladder are: the feeling of a strong, sudden urge to urinate; urge incontinence or the unintended loss of urine immediately following an urgent need to urinate; frequent urination, usually eight or more times in 24 hours; and nocturia or nighttime urination.
Overactive Bladder Treatment
The symptoms of overactive bladder may be alleviated through the following recommended treatments: behavioral interventions and medication called anticholinergics (antispasmodics).
Drugs used for treatment of Overactive Bladder
Detrol
Ditropan
Vesicare