What are the symptoms for overactive bladder?

Answer 1

It is the strong, sudden need to urinate due to bladder spasms or contractions.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

A person's ability to hold urine depends on normal function of the lower urinary tract, kidneys, and nervous system. The person must also have the physical and mental ability to recognize and respond to the urge to urinate.

The bladder's ability to fill and store urine requires a working sphincter muscle (which controls the flow of urine out of the body) and a stable bladder wall muscle (detrusor).

The process of urination involves two phases:

• Filling and storage

• Emptying

During the filling and storage phase, the bladder stretches so it can hold the increasing amount of urine. The bladder of an average person can hold 350 ml to 550 ml of urine. Generally, a person feels like they need to urinate when there is approximately 200 ml of urine in the bladder.

The nervous system tells you that you need to urinate. It also allows the bladder to continue to fill.

The emptying phase requires the detrusor muscle to contract, forcing urine out of the bladder. The sphincter muscle must relax at the same time, so that urine can flow out of the body.

The bladder of an infant automatically contracts when a certain volume of urine is collected in the bladder. As the child grows older and learns to control urination, part of the brain (cerebral cortex) helps prevent bladder muscle contraction. This allows urination to be delayed until the person is ready to use the bathroom.

Undesired bladder muscle contractions may occur from nervous system (neurological) problems and bladder irritation.

Answer 2

Over active bladder is caused by an excess contraction of bladder muscle which makes the suffering person tend to go for urination more than usual. There are several factors that may lead to over active bladder, including infection and bladder tumor.

Answer 3

Overactive bladder can be cause by many different things. Ranging from infection, to even issues steming from birth defects. You can treat these overactive bladder conditions with various different medications. All of which can be obtained from your doctor.

Answer 4

An overactive bladder is a condition that results from sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscle in the wall of the urinary bladder. Overactive bladder causes a sudden and unstoppable need to urinate.

Answer 5

When there is a problem with suppressing the urge to urinate and incontinence, it is called over active bladder. It is a problem with bladder storage, may make those with it feel very alone, and can be embarrassing. However, there are many treatments available so you have a good quality of life even with over active bladder.

Symptoms of Over Active Bladder

There are certain signs that your condition may be over active bladder. These include frequent urination usually over eight times in a day, strong and sudden urges to urinate, and being woke in the middle of the night needing to urinate. There may be urge incontinence, where there is an extreme urge to urinate and then loss of urine involuntarily. These symptoms are quite bothersome for those in social or work situations, but there are treatments.

Treatments for Over Active Bladder

Treatments include lifestyle changes that may be controlled fluid consumption, bladder training, and pelvic floor exercises. You may have to "double void" which is urinating and then waiting a couple of minutes to urinate again. Your doctor may prescribe medications. These include Detrol, Vesicare, Ditropan, and Enablex. These reduce the urge and relaxes the bladder. Side effects from the medication may include thirst, dry mouth, and dry eyes. Another treatment is sacral nerve stimulation that puts electrical impulses to your bladder. If it helps, a wire and battery to do this for you can be placed under the skin. Lastly, there is surgery. This can be bladder removal for very serious cases or surgical options to increase the bladder capacity. Your doctor will tell you if it is right for your particular condition.

See a Doctor if...

If symptoms keep you from enjoying everyday life or disrupts your work, it is time to see a doctor. Some may just wear absorbent undergarments; some will need additional lifestyle changes and medication. There may be a tumor causing symptoms, so seeing a doctor is very important.

Answer 6

Overactive bladder is the sudden urge to urinate due to spasms or contractions of the bladder. The bladder is the organ that holds urine until it ready to be passed out of the body. Once the urine in the bladder reaches a certain level, the brain signals the bladder that it is time to urinate. People with overactive bladder have the urge to urinate frequently. This is also called urge incontinency. There are many causes of urge incontinence or overactive bladder. Causes include bladder cancer, bladder inflammation, bladder outlet obstruction, bladder stones, infection, nervous system diseases and nervous system injuries. Males may suffer the urge to urinate frequently due to an obstructed bladder outlet or issues related to the prostate.

Symptoms of Overactive Bladder

The symptoms of overactive bladder include the sudden uncontrollable urge to go to the restroom to urinate, frequent urination, inability to hold urine, leaking urine or losing urine without intending to urinate.

Treatment for Overactive Bladder

Training the bladder is one option for addressing the issue of frequent urination. Waiting a few minutes before going to the restroom can help. Continuing to wait a little longer each time, can help an individual get to the point where urination is not as frequent. Another option is doing exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor. The exercises known as Kegels, are done by contracting the muscles that allow urine flow to stop and start. By strengthening these muscles an individual is better able to flow the control of urine.

Those with overactive bladder should avoid drinking caffeine. It is also wise to avoid consuming too much fluid before bedtime or if participating in activities where access to a bathroom or restroom will be limited. In some cases medications may be prescribed to reduce the effects of an overactive bladder.

Pads can Help Contain Leakage

Those who cannot find an immediate solution for overactive bladder can wear pads that will help contain leakage. These pads are made of absorbent material that is thick enough to hold fluid. They also have a layer that prevents the fluid from soaking through and wetting clothing, however the pads should be changed often enough to prevent odor.

Answer 7

An over active bladder is a bladder storage problem. It causes you to feel the urge to urinate frequently, and can be hard to stop.

Answer 8

People with overactive bladder lose urine as soon as they feel a strong need to go to the bathroom. People with overactive bladder may leak urine.