Overactive Bladder

What is Overactive Bladder?

Overactive bladder (OAB) is when the bladder muscles contract too soon.
It gives a strong sudden need to urinate, even when the bladder isn’t full and creates a “gotta go” sensation

Symptoms

  • Strong, sudden urges to urinate
  • Urinating more than 8 times in 24 hours or waking more than 2 times at night to urinate
  • Strong, sudden urges to urinate
  • Urinating more than 8 times in 24 hours or waking more than 2 times at night to urinate

Treatment

There are many treatment options for overactive bladder. Most people who are treated see an improvement in their symptoms.

Symptoms

  • Strong, sudden urges to urinate
  • Urinating more than 8 times in 24 hours or waking more than 2 times at night to urinate
  • Not making it to the bathroom in time
  • Accidental loss of urine in small or large amounts