Overactive Bladder

Overactive bladder (OAB) is marked by a sudden, uncomfortable need to urinate frequently day or night. Overactive bladder is sometimes accompanied by leakage. The causes of overactive bladder are not known however some common factors include: drug side effects, nerve damage or neurological disease or stroke. Treatments for overactive bladder vary. People with mild symptoms of overactive bladder should try non-drug measures first, such as lifestyle changes and learning Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles. People with more severe symptoms also benefit from such measures but may get added symptom relief from taking a medicine. The drugs work better in tandem with non-drug measures than on their own. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary.