Question 1

can overactive bladder be cured?

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

Question 2

how is overactive bladder treated?

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Medications: Certain medications with anticholinergic effect can relax bladder smooth muscles and help oab.

Question 3

does overactive bladder ever go away?

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Not likely: There are medications that can reduce the symptoms, such as Ditropan and detrol, (tolterodine) but they do not cure the condition.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

what can be done for overactive bladder?

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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 7

how can you deal w/ an overactive bladder?

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Lots of ways!: First, try to figure out why you have an over active bladder. You can adjust your diet, use medications, learn to effectively do kegel exercises, use estrogen cream if you are menopausal, seek urology or urogynecology assistance.

Question 8

is an overactive bladder consideredcurable?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what can cause an overactive bladder (oab)?

Accepted Answer

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 10

what does it mean if have overactive bladder?

Accepted Answer

"Sensitive bladder": Means that bladder sends message to brain of need to urinate with relatively minor bladder filling. Bladder muscle, with oab is sensitive to minor stretch, or even initiate an involuntary bladder contraction making u feel u have to urinate frequently. Can also be caused by "irritated" lining such as in iinterstitial cystitis, condition usually responds to medication. Best  managed by urologist.

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