Note the Symptoms of OAB and Seek Help

If you are experiencing sudden, involuntary urges to go to the bathroom and you are unable to hold the urine, you could be suffering from OAB. Overactive bladder is a medical condition which causes the bladder to empty itself without any warning. There are no specific or definitive symptoms for this condition because this mainly depends on the type of individual and the kind of incontinence that the person is suffering from. A general list of symptoms are given below which have been compiled by the medical community and considered to be the common signs experienced by almost all OAB patients.

You are suffering from OAB if you experience the following:

•    If you happen to visit the bathroom for 7 to 8 times a day, you could be suffering from incontinence.
•    If you have to wake up more than twice at night to go to the bathroom to relieve yourself.
•    If you cannot hold the urine and you leak even before you have had the chance to reach the bathroom, you could be suffering from urge incontinence. The bladder would constantly feel full under such circumstances and you would always feel the urge to urinate.
•    If you have a sudden urge to go to the bathroom and you just cannot put off the urge.
•    If you have a sensation of pain while you are urinating or when you have the urge to urinate.
•    If your flow of urine starts to decrease into dribbles and you have this feeling of not having completely emptied your bladder.
•    If you have started wetting your bed or experience leakage of urine even while asleep.
•    If you find incapable of emptying your bladder even if you want to urinate and you have to strain yourself to relieve yourself.
•    If you are experiencing bladder and urinary tract infection frequently.

The leaky bladder symptoms are not limited to only leaking of urine. They vary according to the type of incontinence that you might be suffering from. If you have been or are experiencing any of the above symptoms, then it is wise to get yourself checked from a qualified doctor who can provide you with the correct diagnosis and help you with its treatment. If you wait for the condition to advance, it could have a negative impact on your over-all life and affect you socially and emotionally.

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Symptoms, Causes and Treatment of OAB

The need to urinate every now and then is normal. The intake of liquids in a large amount would automatically make one make more trips to the bathroom and even that makes sense. But, when this every now and then becomes too frequent, it means that you are suffering from urinary incontinence. This condition makes one want to go to the bathroom even when the bladder is not full. It is a very embarrassing condition and is known to affect more women than men.

How would you know you are suffering from an overactive bladder?

• When you experience an intense, urgent urge to urinate and it is difficult for you to control the urge to go to the bathroom.
• When you urinate more than 7 times within a span of 24 hours.
• When you wake up more than twice in the middle of the night to relieve yourself.
• When you have leaking accidents while making it to the bathroom.
• When you have an overwhelming urge to urinate, but you can only manage a few drops of urine.

What are the causes of OAB?

The organs of the urinary tract are the kidneys and bladder which is responsible for producing, storing and passing the urine. The bladder is held in place with the help of muscles.  The bladder relaxes when you do not have the urge to urinate and, when the brain sends signals that the bladder is full, you feel the urge to urinate. The urine is then pushed out of the urethra by the squeezing of the bladder muscles. The condition of OAB is caused when the brain sends signals to the bladder even when the bladder isn’t full.

 Apart from this, OAB can also be caused due to certain medications, medical conditions that affect the nervous system and interrupt the signals between the bladder and the brain, urinary tract infection, loosening of the muscles holding the bladder in place, and so on.

Treatment of OAB

• Avoid caffeinated drinks and alcohol. Indulge in kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor and maintain a bathroom routine.
• Intake of prescribed medicines will help to relax the bladder muscles.
• Neuromodulation therapies which sends electrical impulses to the nerves to help change their working.
• Botox injections can help bladder muscles from contracting too often.

If you think you are suffering from OAB, then visit a doctor today and get your condition checked out before it gets worse.

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Conditions that lead to bladder problems in women and its unique symptoms

Bladder control in women usually occurs because of problems with bladder or urethral muscles that help to hold or release urine. There are a number of factors, ranging from childbirth to neurological injury, which can contribute to incontinence. While problems in bladder control for womenoccurs more often in older women than younger women, the good news is that it is treatable and curable at all ages.

 

While the majority of people with bladder control problems have no clear symptoms, it has been researched vigorously that some neurological diseases may play a part in the battle against bladder control problems.

Common conditions and injuries that could be a part of the cause of bladder control problems include:

• neurogenic problems in children
• spinal cord injuries
• Parkinson's disease
• cerebrovascular accidents (strokes)
• multiple sclerosis
• trauma
• irradiation 

 

Bladder problem symptoms are diverse and different for every sufferer. Any symptoms of the bladder or its control that cause discomfort or interfere with day-to-day life should be considered abnormal and a reason to seek medical care.Some bladder problem symptoms are unique to women, but most occur in both men and women. They include:

•  small or large amounts of urine leaking without warning or without feeling the urge to go to the toilet 
• urine accidentally leaking when sneezing, coughing, laughing or exercising 
•  a sudden urge to rush to the toilet either before or during the leaking of urine
•  urine escaping before getting to a toilet
•  the need to get up to pass urine two or more times a night
•  recent wetting of the bed

 

Despite the high rate of bladder control problems, many people ignore the symptoms and do not seek medical attention because they are too embarrassed to talk about the issues or because they think it’s a normal part of life. Only a small quantity of women dealing with urinary incontinence ever discusses their condition with their doctor and with the growing number of viable treatment options it’s unfortunate. There are many available procedures that can help women live without the worry of an accident to feel more comfortable and improve their overall quality of life.

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Analyzing bladder infection symptoms for treatment

Bladder infections happen when bacteria enter the urinary bladder through the urethra, also known as cystitis.Cystitis is more common in women than men because the female urethra is shorter than the male and is closer to the anus. Ten to 20 percent of all women have urinary-tract discomfort at least once a year. Recurrent bladder infections can be a significant problem for some women and can cause progressive damage, resulting in scarring and, in rare cases, kidney failure.

Although most bladder infections are not serious, it is important that you be properly diagnosed, treated and monitored. If you have symptoms suggestive of a bladder infection, consult a physician immediately. There are a variety of bladder infection symptoms that are common to most people who suffer from this, and many that only happen in very few people. Some of these bladder infection symptoms include the following:

• Burning pain on urination;
• increased urinary frequency (especially at night);
• cloudy, foul-smelling or dark urine; and
• Lower abdominal pains are the typical symptoms.

 A urine analysis will show significant numbers of bacteria and white blood cells. Leaky bladder treatment can come in many forms from taking prescribed antibiotics for a specific time or in extreme cases surgery.

Here are a few of the more common leaky bladder treatments available:

• Kegel exercises to strengthen the muscles of the pelvis wall that control urine flow. These exercises can be performed anywhere at any time and are effective for strengthening the muscles that support the bladder and pelvic organs. 
• Diet changes; because certain foods and drinks cause you to urinate more often. Avoiding caffeinated drinks like coffee, tea, or cola can help you better control your bladder. 
• Weight loss will help, because extra body weight puts extra pressure on your bladder. By losing weight, you may be able to relieve some of that pressure and regain your bladder control.

If you have symptoms suggestive of a bladder infection, consult a physician immediately. A trusted physician can evaluate your situation and provided the treatment option that is best for you.

 

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