An overactive bladder is called when the muscles of the walls begin to contract unexpectedly and uncontrollably. Because of this, urination is frequent and uncontrollable. Patients complain about:
- strong desire to urinate;
- frequent visits to the toilet;
- night urination;
- urinary incontinence;
- pain when urinating.
This is not a consequence of any pathological condition. Not dangerous, but worsens the quality of life. A urologist can help - listen to complaints, conduct an examination and tell you what studies need to be done to confirm or exclude the diagnosis. Based on the results, he will choose a treatment plan. This can be medication or surgery.
In the department of urology of the multidisciplinary medical center "K + 31", highly qualified doctors have been treating conditions of overactive bladder for more than 14 years. Internships in leading clinics in European countries allow you to adopt modern experience for diagnosis and treatment. This helps to select therapy individually for each patient. Diagnostics is carried out on equipment from leading manufacturers of medical equipment. Thanks to this, the results are accurate, which increases the chances of recovery.
Causes of an overactive bladder
The following reasons affect the contraction of the walls of the bladder:
- Changes in the functioning of the nervous system - Parkinson's disease, strokes, multiple sclerosis, or other neurological disorders.
- Chronic pyelonephritis, which is an inflammatory disease of the urinary tract.
- Tumors in or near the bladder.
- Taking certain medications, such as diuretics or sedatives.
- Obesity leads to pressure on the bladder, which impairs urinary control.
- Urinary tract infections cause inflammation of the bladder and increase its sensitivity.
- Spinal cord injury damages the nerves that control function.
- The decrease in estrogen levels in women during menopause leads to changes in muscle tone.
In order to find out the cause, you need to consult a urologist. Based on laboratory and instrumental studies, the doctor determines what caused the symptoms. If necessary, it suggests which specialists need to be consulted additionally.
Risk factors for men and women
Risk factors for overactive bladder differ between men and women.
Risk factors in women
- Menopause and a decrease in estrogen levels, which leads to a decrease in bladder muscle tone.
- Childbirth - damage to the tissues of the pelvis and changes in muscle tone.
- Chronic urinary tract infections such as cystitis
- Obesity increases pressure on the bladder.
Risk factors in men
- Infectious or other diseases of the prostate that increase the size of the organ and reduce the ureter.
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia shrinks the ureter and increases pressure on the bladder.
- Age-related changes in nervous system function.
- Obesity
It is worth noting that some common risk factors for overactive bladder include:
- diabetes mellitus;
- drinking alcohol and coffee;
- spicy and spicy food;
- certain medicines;
- stress;
- Reduced physical activity.
To find out the likelihood of developing an overactive bladder, make an appointment with a urologist at the multidisciplinary medical center "K + 31". When you meet, tell us what symptoms are bothering you. Doctors have been working with this problem for more than 14 years and will help you figure out if there is a possibility of this condition.
