http://www.myleakybladder.ca Many people suffer with an overactive bladder (OAB), along with the distress the condition can cause, because they think it’s normal and nothing can be done. Overactive bladder is a common condition that affects millions of people.

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Many people suffer with an overactive bladder (OAB), along with the distress the condition can cause,
because they think it’s normal and nothing can be done. Overactive bladder is a common condition that
affects millions of people. Approximately 12 to 18% of Canadians have OAB. Men are equally at risk as
women of being affected, but women are more inclined to discuss their condition and obtain treatment.
Some of the risk factors most frequently associated with an overactive bladder are:
 urinary infections;
 secondary effects of some medications;
 pregnancy
 menopause
 obesity
 smoking.
But the number of people suffering from OAB is most likely much larger. That’s because many people
living with OAB don’t ask for help. Some are embarrassed. They don’t know how to talk to their
healthcare professional about their symptoms. Other people don’t ask for help because they think there
aren’t any treatments for OAB.

2. The major overactive bladder symptoms is a “gotta go” feeling—the sudden, strong urge to urinate that
you can’t control. You may also worry that you will not be able to get to a bathroom in time. You may or
may not leak urine after feeling this urge.Frequent urination is another symptom. You may also need to
go to the bathroom many times during the day. The number of times someone urinates varies from
person to person. But many experts agree that going to the bathroom more than eight times in 24 hours
is frequent. Waking up at night to urinate or having to wake from sleep to go to the bathroom more
than once a night is another symptom of OAB.
While overactive bladder is common, there are several ways to reduce the symptoms. Eating a diet that
is rich in "bladder irritating" food and drinks (such as caffeine, alcohol and highly spiced foods) can
increase some people's OAB symptoms, so your diet and lifestyle should be the first thing you attempt
to change to reduce the overactive bladder symptoms.

3. As you grow older, the risk for OAB symptoms increases. Both men and women are at risk for OAB.
Women who have gone through menopause and men who have had prostate problems seem to be at
greater risk for OAB. Also, people with neurological diseases, such as stroke and multiple sclerosis (MS),
have a high risk of OAB.There are several drugs available to relax the bladder muscle and stop it from
contracting at the wrong times. You take some of these medications by mouth. With other drugs, you
may use a gel or adhesive patch to deliver the drug through the skin. You may take the drug alone or
alongside behavioral therapy.
If you believe you may have OAB, talk with your healthcare professional. Sometimes OAB symptoms can
be the result of a urinary tract infection (UTI), an illness, damage to nerves, or a side effect of a
medication. So it’s important to go to a healthcare professional to find out if you have any of these
problems.
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