An overactive bladder (OAB) is a burden that affects millions every day. Having to urinate often and suddenly is not only exhausting on your body, but also can puts strains on your social and professional life. It makes people less productive and less motivated by preventing them from going about their days as they wish. It’s like a constant distraction that at one point was not so bothersome, but after a while, becomes downright debilitating. The good news is that you’re not alone in this struggle. The better news is that this is the exact kind of issue that can be remedied by simply setting up an appointment with a urology doctor. NYC urologists at the Luzato Medical Group will be with you every step of the way, helping you fix the urological issues you’re having in the present as well as helping you prepare and prevent for the future. In the interest of foresight, this article will explain to you what causes OAB.
You must start by acknowledging and understanding your symptoms. Not every case of OAB is the same. It is not a disease. In fact, OAB is a symptom in and of itself, usually of something bigger. So with that in mind, you need to consider the nature of your specific situation. Do you find yourself constantly running to the bathroom with the urge to urinate, only to find that it was a false alarm, resulting in constant anxiety and worry to the degree that you can’t concentrate on your work? Or have you been rushing to the bathroom but not even making it in time, leading to you having to cover up for embarrassing incidents? These are important questions the ask because each answer has different implications.
Among the most common and less concerning causes for OAB are due to medications with diuretics like caffeine in them, urinary tract infections (UTI), bladder infections and pregnancy. If any of these are the cause, they can be traced with a bit of detective work. Once the source of the issue is realized, it’s usually relatively easy to fix. However, there are also a number of more severe sources of having problems with OAB that should cause a bit of concern.
For example, folks who have mental or neurological deficiencies, including Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis have been known to struggle with OAB as a result of their conditions. The same goes for patients who develop one or several of a variety of forms of cancer or tumors, the most common of which is found either in the bladder or the prostate. People with Diabetes also tend to have issues with OAB. Another very possible but less probable source is due to an error during an operation.
If any of the above applies to you and you have noticed yourself getting the urge to go at an abnormal rate, your best course of action would be to speak to your urology doctor. NYC urologists at the Luzato Medical Group will give you all the answers and send you right on your way to leaving this burden behind you. For more information, contact us 212-661-7003 to set up an appointment.