An overactive bladder (OAB) is an increased urinary urgency or sudden powerful desire to urinate. Urge incontinence happens when undesired urine leakage occurs throughout the day. Before an accident the person might have an urge sensation, but not be capable of getting to the toilet before urine leakage occurs. Frequent urination is defined as urinating at least nine times each day.
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OAB medical conditions are a nuisance. They can affect men and women of all ages, although they are more common among the elderly. Nocturia is another common symptom of OAB. Nocturia means getting up more than twice a night to urinate. This gets in the way of getting the sleep time your body needs.
OAB is something that medical experts have passed over as not warranting much attention because they did not think it caused major issues for individuals. However, in more recent years it has gotten more attention as new research has found that the symptoms of OAB do in fact have a major effect on quality of life.
OAB is sometimes caused by urinary tract infections or bladder tumors. It can also be caused by other medical conditions such as strokes.
Women are more commonly affected by overactive bladder conditions. It is key to deal with bladder issues such as OAB in order to lead a more comfortable and active life.
Bladder Support products can help deal with bladder problems including frequent urination and burning sensations in the urinary tract.