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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is overactive bladder?
This group of urinary symptoms causes patients to need to urinate frequently or experience sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, due to 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, altering fluid intake, and maintaining regular bowel movements can help with symptoms. Medications can also be prescribed.
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