Overactive Bladder Overview and Treatment Options

1. Overactive Bladder Overview and Treatment Options An overactive bladder, or OAB, causes frequent and urgent needs to empty the bladder. This may also bring urgency urinary incontinence when leaks start occurring before one can get to the bathroom. At its best, an overactive bladdercan be irritating and a nuisance, affecting one’s general well-being and social life due to the stigma, depression, anxiety, and shame that may follow. However, understanding the issue can be crucial in finding a long-lasting remedy. Symptoms of an Overactive Bladder There are several hallmark symptoms of an Overactive Bladder. Individuals with OAB typically have: Frequent urination within 24 hours Urinary urgency, which happens even when you have just emptied your bladder Urge incontinence, which happens when there is bladder leakageor involuntary loss of urine before one gets to the bathroom or even after they have just peed To wake up several times a night to urinate (Nocturia) What Causes Overactive Bladder? There can be different causes of overactive bladder. Understanding how the urinary system functions will help you understand the causes and their respective effects. The kidney is in charge of converting body fluid to urine and then sending it to the bladder. The bladder holds the urine, while the sphincter muscles are responsible for controlling the flow of urine. When a coordination problem happens between the bladder, brain, and sphincter, incontinence may occur, leading to overactive bladder issues. How to Manage Overactive Bladder A medical expert can conduct tests and evaluations and advise you accordingly if you have suspicious signs of bladder problems. They may suggest a line of remedies that you can start immediately. The best solutions will be behavioral modifications, including:

2. Dietary Changes: Avoiding bladder-irritating foods and drinks can be the first line of defense. These foods and drinks include citrus, spicy foods, sugar, caffeine, and alcohol. Reducing their intake or avoiding them can help to lessen the symptoms of overactive bladder Bladder Training: You can also try bladder training to hold urine for longer periods. Bladder training is also crucial for adjusting urinary frequency as well as urinary agency issues Fluid Management: You should also reduce fluid intake before going to bed. Avoid dietary irritants such as coffee and cola before bed Pelvic Floor Exercises: Kegel exercises are crucial too. The exercises help to strengthen and tone the pelvic floor muscles that support pelvic floor organs, including the bladder Shed Excess Weight: Lose excess weight too. Excess weight exerts pressure on pelvic organs, including the bladder. Observing a healthy weight can help against this Contact Us: 810 Main St., Suite C Monroe, CT 06468 customercare@elitone.com 9784354324