Question 1

bladder problems, overactive bladder. sometime my bladder empties and i have no control over it. i can't stop myself from peeing.?

Accepted Answer

Medications: . Patients with oab have abnormal involuntary bladder contractions/spasms causing them to have urinary urgency, frequency and incontinence.  Bladder diet: avoid bladder irritants like caffeine, alcohol, soda, citrus juices.Medications: bladder relaxing medicines may be prescribed.

Question 2

hello i have been having overactive bladder problems for 1 year now, i tried kegel exercises, changing my diet, and reducing liquids, none of it seems to work for me, it's ruining my sleep??

Accepted Answer

Ask Dr: Your doctor can prescribe medications once you explain your efforts. Even if they are not successful, there are other possibilities. Botox and embedded stimulus devices exist. They're more invasive, risky and expensive but sometimes help when simpler treatments have not.

Question 3

hi docs. i need help with overactive bladder problem?

Accepted Answer

OAB: Overactive bladder is generally not treated with surgery but instead is more of a nerve issue so modulating the nerves that control bladder function is how we treat OAB.  This could be medications, nerve stimulation or Botox or some combination of these.  Initial treatment voiding on a schedule only when you say to go and not giving in to abnormal urges (bladder training).

Question 4

can masturbating with a heavy flow of water cause an overactive bladder problem?

Accepted Answer

: No. But suggest dont use too much pressure.

Question 5

bladder problem i was given an antibiotic for bladder infection, i took it for 7days and it did not help at all. i was still going to the bathroom a lot, went back to the clinic and they told me i may have an overactive bladder. they gave me oxibutynin an

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello. Don't know if you are a man or a woman.  I wouldn't jump the gun by focusing in on bladder cancer as a cause.  The urologist will do a systematic evaluation, so that hopefully the cause can be determined and treated and so that more serious causes can be ruled out.  It isn't worth working oneself up at this point, because the reason for your symptoms hasn't been determined. Take care.

Question 6

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 7

i may be taking an oral sedative for an upcoming dental procedure. with having overactive bladder, is this not a good idea since it may exacerbate overactive bladder symptoms / incontinence?

Accepted Answer

: I do not think that a sedative would really cause trouble with the bladder. Have you had this experience in the past? Speak with the doctor and see what they think.

Question 8

does c-section reduce
the risk of urinary incontinence? i have an overactive bladder & mild incontinence (without even having given birth!). is it wiser to deliver through c-section in my case?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: While the answer to your first question is "maybe", an overactive bladder might even be aggravated by a c-section (the bladder is normally pushed out of the way during the procedure).  This is such a weak indication that a c-section would be considered purely elective and specific benefits to the bladder would not necessarily be expected.

Question 9

will  overactive bladder during pregnancy go away after delivery?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: It will help when you take the 20 lb uterus off your bladder:).

Question 10

nero found lesions on my mri. said i probably have ms. tomorrow i'm having a cystoscopy for blood in urine. are ms and bladder problems linked.

Accepted Answer

Yes. But...: Ms causes poor bladder function and retention of urine. This is due to the effect on the nerve supply of the bladder. However, for blood in the urine you need to rule out causes like stones, ulcers, and cancers. This is done by cystoscopy.

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Bladder problems, overactive bladder. sometime my bladder empties and i have no control over it. i can't stop myself from peeing.?

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Hello i have been having overactive bladder problems for 1 year now, i tried kegel exercises, changing my diet, and reducing liquids, none of it seems to work for me, it's ruining my sleep??

A member asked:

Hi docs. i need help with overactive bladder problem?

A member asked:

Can masturbating with a heavy flow of water cause an overactive bladder problem?

A member asked:

Bladder problem i was given an antibiotic for bladder infection, i took it for 7days and it did not help at all. i was still going to the bathroom a lot, went back to the clinic and they told me i may have an overactive bladder. they gave me oxibutynin an

A member asked:

Why does my overactive bladder cause incontinence?

A member asked:

I may be taking an oral sedative for an upcoming dental procedure. with having overactive bladder, is this not a good idea since it may exacerbate overactive bladder symptoms / incontinence?

A member asked:

Does c-section reduce the risk of urinary incontinence? i have an overactive bladder & mild incontinence (without even having given birth!). is it wiser to deliver through c-section in my case?

A member asked:

Will overactive bladder during pregnancy go away after delivery?

A member asked:

Nero found lesions on my mri. said i probably have ms. tomorrow i'm having a cystoscopy for blood in urine. are ms and bladder problems linked.

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