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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
This is a group of urinary symptoms that causes patients to need to urinate often, or have sudden urges to urinate that is difficult to control. This is a result of excessive bladder contractions.
Frequent urination
Often have a sudden need to pass urine in the past one month
Waking up at least twice a night to pass urine
Feeling there is still urine left in the bladder after urinating
Need to strain/exert to pass urine
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose overactive bladder
Have you been passing urine more often?
Do you sometimes have a sudden, strong urge to rush to the the toilet and pass urine?
Do you have problems waking up frequently to pass urine at night?
Do you have difficulty completely emptying your bladder?
Do you have difficulty passing urine?
Behavior therapy, changing fluid intake and passing stools regularly can help with symptoms. Medications can also be given.
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