Question 1

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 2

what can cause an overactive bladder (oab)?

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See below: We are not sure what causes the oab but we know what can make the symptoms worse: caffeinated beverages, alcohol, and diuretics. The other medical term is bladder dysynergia or unstable bladder. The bladder is essentially going into chaotic inconsistent spasms.

Question 3

what causes overactive bladder  and what are treaments?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Oab can be due to bladder irritants like caffeine, tomatoes, or alcohol, but it can also be due to infections, stones, cancer, or neurologic diseases.  Be sure to see your doctor for an accurate diagnosis.  Oab can be significantly improved by using a bladder diary, avoiding irritants, not over-drinking, and using  "bladder retraining" with timed voiding.  Medicines are  available if needed.

Question 4

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 5

can a hysterectomy  cause an overactive bladder?

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Coincidence: Hysterectomy is not known to cause an overactive bladder - that would be coincidence.

Question 6

does an enflamed bladder lining cause overactive bladder?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Anything that irritates the bladder will cause frequent urges of urination.  Also, changes in the acidity of the urine, caused by the diet and /or medications can also contribute to such symptoms.

Question 7

why does my  overactive bladder cause incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: Overactive bladder means the bladder is sending signals that you need to go.  Sometimes the signal is too much to hold back and the bladder contracts.  If your urinary sphincter can't hold it back then you leak.  That's called urge incontinence.  Sounds like you need to get checked out by your doctor or a urologist.  For more see http://peedoc.Com/female-urology or on twitter @thepeedoc.

Question 8

if i have an overactive bladder would it cause premature ejaculation ?

Accepted Answer

Your doc: Or a natural doc can test your hormone levels and rule out circulatory issues.  Also, a clinical psychologist can teach you skills to keep from focusing on your "performance" which interferes also.  Peace and good health.  The prostate is like what a plumber would called a "check valve" and the overactive bladder is not directly a cause.  Researchers say "Correlation does not imply causality."

Question 9

does over the counter meds for overactive bladder cause glaucoma, my sister read it in a magazine?

Accepted Answer

No: If you have a certain type of Glaucoma called Narrow Angle Glaucoma, you shouldn't take most medications for over-active-bladder because they can make this type of Glaucoma worse.  These medications don't cause glaucoma or make ordinary glaucoma worse.  Best wishes!

Question 10

do all overactive bladder medicines cause dementia? is there one that is not anticholergic and safe?

Accepted Answer

: No. Yes. Discuss with your Dr what is best for you.  Go to Drugs.com and review all the anticholinergic meds for safety. Also enter in all other meds u r taking into the interaction checker.

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