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what treatments are available for an overactive bladder?

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Several: Urinary urgency & frequency are common problems.  The exact cause is often unknown.  Treatment includes avoiding foods known to irritate the bladder, pelvic floor / bladder training, & medication.  In some patient neuromodulation of the bladder is necessary to treat the symptoms. More http://www.Drjkm.Com/services-2/female-pelvic-medicine-reconstructive-surgeryurogynecology/#bladder.

Question 2

what are some of the non-drug treatments for overactive bladder?

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The non drug treatments for Overactive Bladder include::   Lifestyle changes, Surgery, Sacral nerve stimulator.

Question 3

hutch diverticulum? overactive bladder? what is the treatment

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BLADDER DIVERTICULUM: Hutch diverticulae are a certain types seen at the junction of the ureter and bladder and, by themselves are harmless if there is no reflux. They are often associated with refluxing ureters. There are many who have them found by accident that have no symptoms. Other bladder diverticulae  can be signs of high voiding pressures as well as a hutch enlarging from same. A bladder diary and urodynamics.

Question 4

what is the best treatment for overactive bladder and ibs?

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No one knows, but...: The following is reasonable: 
- understand the nature and reality of oab and life;
- void timely, moderate fluid intake, avoid coffee, caffeine-related drinks, spicy foods, alcohol;
- use oab-related available drugs judiciously on try and error basis;
- pelvic physical therapy;
- try nerve stimulator, including interstim.

Ask doc timely for details.

Best wish...

Question 5

is there a natural treaments  for overactive bladder ?

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See below: But anything that helps u sleep will help some.  Stop caffiene and use a fan.  Try melatonin and avoid fluids for 3 hours before bed.  No water pills! avoid acidic beverages and citrus. U can also try biofeedback.

Question 6

what causes overactive bladder  and what are treaments?

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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 7

i have a very severe over active bladder what are the best treatments?

Accepted Answer

Over active bladder : Overactive bladder has many potential causes. See a urologist for urodynamics and full of valuation.

Question 8

what can trigger an overactive bladder?

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See below : Overactive bladder occurs because the muscles of the bladder start to contract involuntarily even when the volume of urine in your bladder is low creating the urgent need to urinate. Many potential causes: neurological disorders, high urine output, meds (diuretics), UTI, enlarged prostate (BPH),  excess caffeine or alcohol, incomplete bladder emptying, constipation, and aging (idiopathic).

Question 9

what can be done for overactive bladder?

Accepted Answer

Diet, behavior, meds: First option should be behavior modification.  Cut out caffeine etc.  All medications have there own set of side effects and warnings.  There are no good head to head studies.  Some of it is trial and error with your doctor.  For more see http://peedoc.Com/female-urology or on twitter @thepeedoc.

Question 10

what can i do for an overactive bladder ?

Accepted Answer

Stop caffiene: Tried water exercises called kegels avoid acidic beverages if no improvement see your gynecologist.

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