Overactive bladder (OAB) is a group of symptoms typically characterized by the urgent need to urinate or the need to urinate frequently. Overactive bladder typically occurs when nerve signals between your bladder and your brain tell your bladder to empty even when it is not full and the bladder and pelvic floor muscles are not in coordination.
If you’re always running to the bathroom and it’s getting in the way of living your life, know that the symptoms of OAB can be successfully managed by our experienced continence specialists.
You don't have to miss out on life because of an overactive bladder. It’s time to take back control.
Are You at Risk for OAB?
OAB is not always preventable. Individuals who are at highest risk of OAB include:
- Older individuals
- Suffering from back pain
- Overweight or obese
- Diagnosed with neurological conditions
- Diagnosed with bladder tumors, stones, and infections
- Medications such as diuretics, sedatives, or antidepressants
- Consuming too much caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods
