Overactive Bladder Syndrome

Author

Prof. Hayk S. Arakelyan. Full Professor in Medicine,

Doctor of Medical Sciences, Ph.D , Grand Ph.D .

Senior Expert of Interactive Clinical Pharmacology , Drug Safety,

Treatment Tactics, General Medicine and Clinical Research.

“Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest

blessings.”    

“Publilius Syrus”

Introduction.

An overactive bladder is a condition resulting from the sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscle in the wall of the bladder.An overactive bladder causes an uncontrollable and unstoppable urge to pass urine and the frequent need to urinate both during the daytime and night, even though the bladder may only contain a small amount of urine. It is sometimes referred to as small bladder syndrome. The condition affects around 15% of adults, women affected more frequently than men. The incidence also increases as you get older.

Causes and symptoms of an overactive bladder.

The exact cause of an overactive bladder is a mystery. However, several factors are known to contribute to the involuntary contraction of the bladder muscle, improper bladder function, and other symptoms associated with an overactive bladder. Some nervous system abnormalities that can cause an overactive bladder include:  Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal cord injury, Stroke, Dementia  etc. Other causes of overactive bladder can include: Urinary Tract Infection, Bladder stones, Trauma to the pelvis or abdomen (eg a car accident), Nerve damage or trauma caused by surgery or certain therapies, Enlarged prostate etc. Overactive bladder symptoms can include:                                          Sudden and overwhelming urge to urinate — This symptom can come on very quickly and without any warning.                                        Frequency — This is the need to urinate more often than usual — sometimes more than eight times within a 24 hour period. Often the need to urinate is ever-present whether fluid intake is limited or not.                  Urge incontinence — This happens when you suddenly leak urine after feeling an urgent and immediate need to go to the toilet. There’s also a feeling of not being able to reach the toilet fast enough.               Nocturia — This occurs when an overactive bladder wakes you to use the toilet several times during the night to the point where your sleep cycle is disrupted.

-treatments for an overactive bladder.

-Lifestyle changes during overactive bladder.

- Risk factors of overactive bladder.

- Complications of overactive bladder.

To be continued ....

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 Prof. Hayk S. Arakelyan