Overactive Bladder Questions

1. Can biofeedback help cure overactive bladder?

   Since Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a chronic condition, there is no such thing as a true "cure". However, OAB can be managed and/or improved with medications, along with behavioral and lifestyle changes. This is where biofeedback comes into play...
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2. What happens if overactive bladder goes untreated?

   The answer depends on what is causing the overactive bladder. Especially if the bladder problems are new or worse than usual, one should always start by getting a medical check-up. This is to make sure that the overactive bladder isn’t being caused by a new problem, such as a urinary tract infectionon, diabetes, a medication side-effect, or delirium...
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3. Does doing Kegels help control overactive bladder?

   Yes, doing Kegel exercises, which is also sometimes called “pelvic floor muscle training,” can help control the symptoms of overactive bladder. This tends to work best if the Kegels are combined with an overall program of bladder training, which helps a person learn to better cope with the sudden urn...
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4. What Is Bladder Training?

   Bladder training (also called bladder retraining) is a method of learning to regain a measure of control over one's bladder to minimize incontinence. It's usually used by people who have urge incontinence, the type associated with a strong and sudden need to urinate that happens before one can make it safely to a bathroom...
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5. What Are the Most Common Causes of Bladder Incontinence in Older Women?

   The answer depends on whether the incontinence is temporary (short-term) or chronic (ongoing). Common reasons for temporary incontinence include urinary tract infection, a medication side effect, drinking too much caffeine or alcohol, and delirium. When the situation changes or is treated, the incontinence tends to end quickly...
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6. What Are the Most Common Causes of Bladder Incontinence in Older Men?

   The answer depends on whether the incontinence is temporary (short-term) or chronic (ongoing). Common reasons for temporary incontinence include a medication side effect, drinking too much caffeine or alcohol, urinary tract infection, and delirium. When the situation changes or is treated, the incontinence tends to end quickly...
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7. How Is Urge Incontinence (Overactive Bladder) Treated?

   Several approaches are used to treat urge incontinence (also called overactive bladder), which is the sudden and strong sensation of needing to use the bathroom, followed by a leakage of urine before this can happen. It's more common in older women, but many men are also affected.
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8. Is it normal to "leak" when you sneeze or laugh?

   No; leaking urine while sneezing or laughing isn't normal. But it's a common problem, especially among older women. This type of incontinence is called stress incontinence, because the urine leaks when sneezing, laughing, or other activities cause the body to "bear down," which puts pressure on the bladder...
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9. How can I stop my overactive bladder from acting up during...

   Overactive bladder (OAB) can be a difficult and embarrassing problem, especially if it causes urges or incontinence during sex. Research has shown that OAB does affect sexual activity in more than 40% of people who have it, so you are not alone. First, talk with your partner about your condition...
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10. Is soy or almond milk okay to drive with an overactive bladder?

    As many as 90% of patients with an overactive bladder find that their symptoms worsen after eating certain foods and that diet modifications help. Determining what foods and beverages are problematic is a matter of trial and error, but for many people keeping a food journal for a few weeks helps to identify potential triggers...
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11. Will a catheter improve Dad's quality of life?

    Reading your letter, I agree with you. Having him go through an invasive surgery to have a suprapubic cathether is not a easy solution to his incontinence problems. With his seizure disorder, surgery is especially risky. Also, catheters can have their own set of problems, like urinary tract infections, bleeding, and daily maintenance...
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12. Will cutting down on liquids help my father's incontinence?

    Your father shouldn't drink any fluids for two hours before he goes to bed. Additionally, caffeine -- which is in cola, unless it's caffeine-free -- can make incontinence worse. Alcohol is also a diuretic (meaning it increases the production of urine), so drinking beer will make the problem worse.
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13. What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer?

    Early-stage prostate cancer often doesn't have many symptoms, so many men don't find out they have it until the cancer has spread, making it more difficult to treat. This is unfortunate, because prostate cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in American men, after skin cancer.
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14. Is it normal to wake often to use the bathroom?

    Yes, but to find a solution to this sleep problem -- officially known as nocturia -- you'll need to start by identifying and treating the underlying health conditions contributing to it.
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15. Why does Mom have so many UTIs?

    As women age, the bladder and perineal area go through changes, making UTI's more likely. There are many reasons for this, which include loss of estrogen and changes in the bacteria that live on the skin. I am glad that she is drinking well,. Frequent toileting, which you sound like your doing, can be helpful...
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16. How do you cure urge incontinence?

    The types of treatment are Kegels/pelvic exercise, medication, and surgery. You should speak to your doctor to create a plan that's right for you.
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17. What are natural remedies for urge incontinence?

    Depending upon how severe your symptoms are natural remedies may not help. If you have any sort of infection they you will have to take antibiotics to clear it up. Many doctors recommend trying to retrain your bladder and also watching how much liquid you consume in a day...
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18. What causes temporary incontinence?

    A number of factors can lead to cases of temporary incontinence, including pregnancy when the weight of the unborn baby places pressure on the woman's bladder; urinary tract infections, constipation, excessive intake of liquids, constipation, and even depression can cause temporary incontinence...
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19. Is bladder leakage common after a hysterectomy?

    Yes, bladder leakage is present in many cases after a hysterectomy. The changing of the shape and size of the pelvic area can cause urine to leak. The removal of the uterus can cause imbalances in estrogen and other hormones and may cause the body to function differently...
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20. Are bladder leakage pads useful?

    Incontinence pads and adult diapers are essential to maintain dignity and comfort for someone suffering from an overactive bladder. The pads help in sleeping,working etc without soiling clothes,bedding etc. Incontinence pads come in different forms in order to suit one's lifestyle...
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