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Pass urine excessively at night
Go to the toilet many times
Passing urine frequently
Passing urine many times
Pee again within 2 hours
Difficult to put up with urination for the past month
I always want to pee suddenly
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is overactive bladder?
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.
Symptoms of overactive bladder
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
Questions your doctor may ask to check for overactive bladder
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?
Treatment for overactive bladder
Behavior therapy, changing fluid intake and passing stools regularly can help with symptoms. Medications can also be given.
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Diseases related to Overactive bladder
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Reviewed By:
Nao Saito, MD (Urology)
After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.
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