Overactive Bladder (OAB)
Understanding Overactive Bladder (OAB) Frequent, sudden, and difficult-to-control urges to urinate
Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a challenging condition that prompts frequent, sudden, and often uncontrollable urges to urinate, even when the bladder isn’t full. This condition can lead to an overwhelming sensation of needing to pee multiple times throughout the day and night, sometimes resulting in unintentional urine loss.
Symptoms of Overactive Bladder:
- Sudden, Urgent Urge: An abrupt, compelling urge to urinate that is challenging to manage.
- Frequent Urination: Typically, individuals with OAB may need to urinate more than eight times within a 24-hour period.
- Unintended Leakage: Involuntary urine loss often occurs immediately after the sudden urge to urinate or during nighttime awakenings.
- Nocturia: Waking up multiple times during the night to urinate.
- Difficulty Controlling Urges: Experiencing a strong, urgent need to urinate with difficulty reaching the restroom in time.
- Triggered Responses: Feeling the urge to urinate in response to stimuli like the sound of running water or spontaneously.
Causes of Overactive Bladder
Neurological Disorders
Conditions affecting the nervous system.
Urinary Tract Infections
Infections within the urinary system.
Diabetes
Elevated blood sugar levels can impact bladder function.
Hormonal Changes
Menopause-related hormonal shifts.
Bladder Abnormalities
Such as the presence of bladder stones or tumors.
Constipation
Bowel irregularities can influence bladder behavior.
Previous Incontinence Treatments
Surgeries or interventions aimed at managing incontinence.
Other Influences
Such as excessive caffeine or alcohol consumption, mobility challenges in reaching the bathroom, incomplete bladder emptying, or medications that increase urine production and require increased fluid intake.
At the Orange County Urologic Institute, we specialize in diagnosing and treating OAB, tailoring our approach to the unique needs of each patient. Our mission is to help you regain control, improve your quality of life, and provide compassionate care every step of the way.
Treatment Options for Overactive Bladder
At Orange County Urologic Institute, we offer the Axonics treatement to address the cause of Overactive Bladder:
Schedule an appointment today with one of our healthcare providers at Orange County Urologic Institute to help you regain control of your bladder.