A stroke involves a disruption in the blood supply to the brain. This event can cause damage to the brain, causing physical effects, such as an overactive bladder. During a stroke, small particles, ...

High-impact moves like running, jumping, volleyball, and jump rope can increase pelvic pressure and worsen overactive bladder (OAB) leaks and urgency. Lower-impact options such as walking, hiking, ...

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 ...

Overactive bladder (OAB) is prevalent among women with fibromyalgia (FM) and is associated with higher symptom severity and comorbidity, according to a study published in Neurourology Urodynamics.

If frequent bathroom trips disrupt your life, you are not alone. Women's health expert Kirtly Jones, MD, talks to urogynecologist Whitney Hendrickson, MD, about the complexities of overactive bladder ...

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 ...

Experts do not fully understand the exact cause of overactive bladder, but it may involve the involuntary contraction of the detrusor muscle, which controls bladder emptying. Risk factors for ...

High salt intake, defined in a study as a mean intake of at least 9.40 g/d, is associated with an increased risk for overactive bladder, a finding that highlights the importance of dietary guidance in ...

The FDA has given marketing approval to a new implant aimed at treating urinary incontinence. The device focuses on reducing barriers to treatment for patients. Experts say that this product is ...

The medication vibegron led to improvements in symptoms of overactive bladder and overall quality of life in men undergoing treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, according to findings from a ...

Urodynamics plus comprehensive clinical assessment (CCA) showed no superiority over CCA alone in treating women with refractory overactive bladder symptoms. CCA for female incontinence offered equally ...

Dr. Michael Shanks talks about the signs of overactive bladder and what you can do to ease symptoms. It’s a condition that can negatively impact a person's quality of life and daily activities, like ...