Overactive Bladder (OAB) is more than the occasional bathroom break. When your bladder is working overtime and nothing has worked to stop it, the constant struggle of up-and-go flares becomes a real ...

Do you often feel a sudden, intense urge to urinate that disrupts your daily life? If so, you may be experiencing one of the most common overactive bladder symptoms. Understanding the signs to look ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: In two weeks, I am supposed to get Botox injections in my bladder for an overactive bladder (OAB) and my frequent need to urinate at nighttime. Are these injections safe? Are there any ...

OAB is commonly treated with a class of medicines called anticholinergics or antimuscarinics. These medicines block chemicals in your body that help the bladder to squeeze. By blocking these chemicals ...

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition characterized by the sudden and frequent need to urinate that is difficult to control, often leading to leakage and incontinence. Because the exact cause of OAB ...

While potty training is probably a distant childhood memory, the panicked feeling of “I need to pee right now and I don’t know if I can make it to the bathroom in time” is something many adults still ...

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MDMedically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD While overactive bladder (OAB) can cause distress and affect your quality of life, self-care remedies can help ...

Dear D.J.: The initial treatment for OAB symptoms usually consists of lifestyle changes (i.e., quitting smoking, avoiding medications that worsen symptoms and excess fluid intake at night), pelvic ...

Bladder leaks can be disruptive—and they’re very common. Up to 30 percent of older adults experience incontinence. The problem is more prevalent in women, but the percentage of men with an overactive ...

Monroe-based medical technology company Elidah has a new product, the Elitone Urge, designed to help provide relief for overactive bladder in women. The new device, a successor to the Elitone, is an ...

While certain health conditions like allergies are discussed a lot in public, others like overactive bladder don’t come up a lot in day-to-day life. That can make you feel like you’re the only one ...