Question 1

how to know if i have uti or overactive bladder?

Accepted Answer

1st need urinalysis: Urinalysis will rule out a UTI

Question 2

hi doctors. how do i know if i have a uti or overactive bladder?

Accepted Answer

Need a urinalysis: You might have an overactive bladder if urinalysis is negative for infection!

Question 3

can a uti cause you to get a overactive bladder that wont go away ?

Accepted Answer

Not if well treated: If you are still having symptoms check with the md who treated the infection and have a urine sample sent to the lab for a culture and sensitivity to see if the previous antibiotic completely treated the infection. If not, bacterial resistance to the antibiotic requires a different treatment medication.

Question 4

overactive bladder in teen for 4 years is this norm no uti and no diabetes?

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Not normal: I'm not sure what you mean by "overactive" bladder. Are you urinating frequently, including at night, do you have urgency (i have to pee right now feeling), do you have any leaking with stress or exercise. All of these things could mean different causes. You can do exercises to increase you bladder capacity - talk to doc about what these are. Also, make sure you fully empty your bladder urinating.

Question 5

frequent utis, overactive bladder. i don't want to take prescription medication for the overactive bladder. i am 63, any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Exam is key: Have you been examined? If pelvic floor prolapse is your problem, you could start by doing pelvic floor PT , Kegel exercises or Pilates . Avoid bladder stimulants like nicotine and caffeine.  You could see how this works for a few months.

Question 6

why do i keep peeing i peed 30 times yesterday i pee every hour no uti been to dr she say overactive bladder and i'm anxious no uti sytoms?

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Need more info: You might need a urine culture if they didnt do one.  How much are you drinking a day. How much caffeine or alcohol.

There are many things that can cause your symptoms.

When did this start? Any pain before, during, or after urination?  Any blood in your urine?    Follow up with your doctor. They might need to refer you to a urogynecologist or urologist.

Question 7

why do i keep peeing i pee every hour i went to dr for it i had this for years she says i have a overactive bladder i'm anxious it's not a uti?

Accepted Answer

Bladder: If you are not satisfied with your doctor's opinion then would suggest that you seek a second opinion from a urologist.  This specialist is far more knowledgeable about bladder abnormalities than the average general practitioner.

Question 8

i urinate frequently but no infection or uti. tests are negative. can this be an overactive bladder? i urinate more than the usual, no painful feeling

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Frequent urination: Are you drinking a lot of liquids during the day, including caffeinated ones that act as mild diuretics? Are you taking any diuretics or diruretic-like medications or supplements? Are you feeling much fear, anxiety, or stress? You are young for an overactive bladder diagnosis. Do you have urgency or accidents?

Question 9

i'm 58 year old.  i have a uti.  i had a psa level of 5.0 on 10/30.  i had a 2nd psa on 11/14 with a 4.8 level.  i also have a history of an overactive bladder. my doctor wants to do a biopsy.  is it too soon for a biopsy?

Accepted Answer

Biopsy makes sense: Probably you have an enlarged prostate, which is the most common underlying cause behind UTI in males over age 50. With the elevated PSA, a biopsy is reasonable to check for prostate cancer, and perhaps also for infection in the prostate (i.e. prostatitis). Follow your doctor's advice.

Question 10

how come my kidney doctor caught on that i had a uti when my regular doctor didnt?also, is 3 days enough to get rid of a uti? thats how many the pharmacist gave me from my perscription,im taking stuff for an overactive bladder too?

Accepted Answer

: You get the most from this site when you provide detail. What UTI germ? Was a culture actually done or did they just guess? What medicine for 3 days? What med for the bladder? You are welcome to start over and provide enough information for a reviewing doc to make a reasoned response.

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How to know if i have uti or overactive bladder?

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Hi doctors. how do i know if i have a uti or overactive bladder?

A member asked:

Can a uti cause you to get a overactive bladder that wont go away ?

A member asked:

Overactive bladder in teen for 4 years is this norm no uti and no diabetes?

A member asked:

Frequent utis, overactive bladder. i don't want to take prescription medication for the overactive bladder. i am 63, any suggestions?

A member asked:

Why do i keep peeing i peed 30 times yesterday i pee every hour no uti been to dr she say overactive bladder and i'm anxious no uti sytoms?

A member asked:

Why do i keep peeing i pee every hour i went to dr for it i had this for years she says i have a overactive bladder i'm anxious it's not a uti?

A member asked:

I urinate frequently but no infection or uti. tests are negative. can this be an overactive bladder? i urinate more than the usual, no painful feeling

A member asked:

I'm 58 year old. i have a uti. i had a psa level of 5.0 on 10/30. i had a 2nd psa on 11/14 with a 4.8 level. i also have a history of an overactive bladder. my doctor wants to do a biopsy. is it too soon for a biopsy?

A member asked:

How come my kidney doctor caught on that i had a uti when my regular doctor didnt?also, is 3 days enough to get rid of a uti? thats how many the pharmacist gave me from my perscription,im taking stuff for an overactive bladder too?

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