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Urinary leakage may occur when urges lead to not reaching the toilet in time. The guide explains how normal bladder control works, outlines likely causes such as infection, nervous-system conditions, and lifestyle factors like caffeine, and describes medical assessment and practical treatment options to help manage symptoms.","Overactive Bladder  \nA G u i d e fo r W o m e n  \n1. How does a normal bladder work?  \n2. What is overactive bladder (OAB)?  \n3. What causes OAB?  \n4. How is OAB assessed?  \n5. What treatments are available?  \nIntroduction  \nOveractive bladder is a very common problem that often causes distressing and inconvenient symptoms. It can cause you to rush to the toilet many times during the day and night, and can sometimes also cause you to leak some urine before youreach the toilet.  \nHow does a normal bladder work?  \nThe bladder is similar to a balloon. As urine is produced and fills the bladder up, the walls stretch to accommodate the extra fluid. Urine is kept inside the bladder by a valve-like mechanism (urethral sphincter) that stays shut until you feel the need to empty and have reached a toilet. The valve mechanism is assisted by the pelvic floor muscles below the bladder, which tense up when you cough or sneeze and keep the urine in. As the bladder fills up, you start to be aware of the feeling that you need to pass urine but are able to hold on. Once you have decided to empty your bladder (i.e. in a toilet, at a convenient time), your brain signals the muscle of the bladder to squeeze and empty out the urine. At the same time, the bladder valve and pelvic floor muscles relax to allow the urine to flow out. The bladder usually needs to be emptied about 4-7 times per day, and once at night.  \nkidney  \nureters  \nbladder  \nurethra  \nThe Urinary Tract  \nWhat is Overactive Bladder (OAB)?  \nOAB is the name given to the following collection of bladder symptoms:  \n• Urgency – a sudden and intense need to pass urine that cannot be put off. This can happen even when your bladder is not full. Sometimes you may not make it to the toilet in time and may leak. This is called urge incontinence.  \n• Frequency–going to the toilet many times during the day (usually more than 7).  \n• Nocturia – waking up more than once at night to go to the toilet.  \nOAB affects women (and men) of all ages and is not simply a result of getting older.  \nWhat causes OAB?  \nOAB symptoms are caused by the bladder muscle squeezing to empty out urine inappropriately. This often happens without warning, and when you do not want it to.  \nYour doctor or nurse will test your urine to rule out an infection, which is a common cause of OAB symptoms. You may have other tests to look for bladder stones and growths as well. OAB can also be caused by conditions affecting the nervous system. If you have had a previous operation for stress incontinence, you may also be more likely to have OAB. The amount and type of liquids that you drink may also contribute to your symptoms. For example, caffeinated drinks are thought to significantly worsen OAB symptoms.  \nFor many women, however, the exact cause of their OAB is never found. Despite this, there are many treatments which can help you to manage your symptoms.  \nHow is OAB assessed?  \nWhen you see your doctor, he/she will ask you questions about your bladder, fluid intake and general health.  \nYou will then be examined to rule out any gynecological problems that may be contributing to your problem. 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