Question 1

how common is overactive bladder in teens?

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Overactive Bladder: Incidence is not clear but can happen, rule out the cause.

Question 2

can overactive bladder be cured?

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Yes: There are medicines for an overactive bladder check with your PCP

Question 3

what could cause an overactive bladder?

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Busy Bladder: An "overactive" bladder is a term used to describe frequent urination which can be due to many causes.  Some can be related to neurological issues, metabolic issues, obstructive issues or infections.  If you have no physiologic or physical issues it could also be a "perceived" issue and more psychosomatic.  Most commonly it is infection in a woman and a simple urine test at your doctor can check.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of an overactive bladder?

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Urge/frequency/leak: Urgency, frequency and urge incontinence are common symptoms of oab.

Question 5

what medication is used for an overactive bladder?

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Two main categories: The two main categories of medications to treat OAB are anticholinergics and beta-3 adrenergic medications.  In the US, the anticholinergics are the largest class and include:  oxybutinin, tolteridine, solifenicin, trospium3 agonist, mirabegron.  Other medications that are sometimes used are antispasmodics, urinary analgesics and tricyclic antidepressants.

Question 6

is an overactive bladder curable?

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Sometimes a specific: Cause can be found and addressed. Often effective treatment is available even if the root cause is not understood or changeable. Start by talking to your pcp. Consult a urogynecologist or urologist if needed. I hope you find some relief.

Question 7

is there a cure for overactive bladder?

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No: There are treatments but not really a cure.  It is a condition that comes and goes and many treatments are available such as medications, injections, feedback therapy, and infusions.

Question 8

would azo work for my overactive bladder?

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Bladder anesthetic: Azo is a mild bladder anesthetic.  It will have a minimal if any effect on OA bladder

Question 9

can an overactive bladder cause epidiymitis?

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: You've asked several questions that suggest you're having several genital area symptoms. Overactive bladder cannot cause epididymitis. However, symptoms similar to overactive bladder (pain or discomfort in the pubic area, urgent and frequent urination, etc) can be associated with prostatitis or the male chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Google chronic prostatitis and CPPS and discuss w/ your doctor.

Question 10

difference between an overactive bladder vs ic?

Accepted Answer

Pain?: Oab is frequency, urgency and sometime urge incontinence. Ic usually adds pelvic pain, supra pubic pain and pain with sex (dysparuenia). There are occasional physical findings with ic also (on cysto).

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