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What are the symptoms of an overactive bladder?

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Dr. Terence Chapman answered

Specializes in Urologic Oncology

Urge/frequency/leak: Urgency, frequency and urge incontinence are common symptoms of oab.

Answered 6/29/2018

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The symptoms of Overactive Bladder include:: Leaking urine, Frequent urination, Nocturia, Painful urination, Urinary dribbling, Blood in urine.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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