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It outlines causes and risk factors, details key symptoms including nocturia, urinary urgency incontinence, urinary frequency, and urinary urgency, and provides diagnostic pathways with physical exams, urodynamics, urine tests, and ultrasound. Treatment options cover diet changes, nutrition triggers, bladder retraining and physical therapy, and medicine including Botox, plus acupuncture.","PATIENT & CAREGIVER EDUCATION  \nAbout Overactive Bladder (OAB)  \nThis information explains what overactive bladder (OAB) is, the symptoms, and how to diagnose and treat it.  \nAbout your bladder  \nYour bladder is an organ that holds urine (pee) . As urine flows into your bladder, the walls of your bladder stretch. This helps make room for more liquid.  \nWhen you urinate (pee) , your bladder pushes urine out of your body through your urethra (yoo-REE-thruh) . The urethra is the tube that carries urine from your bladder to outside your body. While this happens, the muscles in your urethra and pelvis relax.  \nWhat is OAB?  \nOveractive bladder is when the muscles in your bladder squeeze down too often, too strong, or both (see figure 1) . This can cause urine to come out at the wrong time. This can be uncomfortable, embarrassing, and cause you to avoid social activities.  \nAbout Overactive Bladder (OAB) 1/7  \nFigure 1 . Normal bladder (left) and overactive bladder ( right)  \nCauses and risk factors of OAB  \nAs you get older, you may be more likely to have OAB. OAB can also be caused by:  \n Bladder conditions, such as infection or pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. This is when the muscles that support the bladder and other organs do not work as well as they should.  \n Certain health conditions, such as diabetes.  \n Diet, such as eating or drinking things that irritate (bother) your bladder. These include caffeine, spicy foods, and carbonated (fizzy) drinks.  \nFor some people, we do not know what causes OAB.  \nSymptoms of OAB  \nPeople with OAB may feel the urge to pee right away or pee often. This can happen even if their bladder is not full. They may leak urine or empty their whole bladder before they can get to the bathroom.  \nAbout Overactive Bladder (OAB) 2/7  \nSymptoms of OAB include:  \n Nocturia ( nok-TOOR-ee-uh): Having to pee more than once while you’re sleeping.  \n Urinary urgency incontinence (UUI): Leaking urine while having a sudden, strong urge to pee.  \n Urinary frequency: Having to pee often, usually more than 8 times a day.  \n Urinary urgency: Having a strong, sudden need to pee right away.  \nHow to diagnose OAB  \nTalk with your healthcare provider, urogynecologist (YOO-ruh-GY-neh-KAHloh-jist) or urologist (yoo-RAH-loh-jist) if you have symptoms of OAB.  \n A urogynecologist is a doctor with special training in diagnosing and treating pelvic floor conditions, such as weak bladder.  \n A urologist is a doctor with special training in diagnosing and treating urinary organs and urologic diseases. This includes pelvic floor conditions, such as weak bladder.  \nYour healthcare provider will do a physical exam. They will ask you when you leak urine, and how often. They may also order:  \n Urodynamics (YOO-ruh-dy-NA-miks) tests to help them learn more about your bladder and urethra. A urodynamics test uses a catheter and manometer to measure the pressure in your bladder. Read Urodynamic Evaluation ([www.mskcc.org/pe/urodynamic-eval](www.mskcc.org/pe/urodynamic-eval)) to learn more.  \n Urine analysis tests to check for urinary tract infection (UTI) and blood in your urine.  \n An ultrasound to see how much urine is in your bladder after you pee. Read About Your Transrectal Prostate Biopsy With Ultrasound  \n( [www.mskcc.org/pe/prostate-biopsy-ultrasound](www.mskcc.org/pe/prostate-biopsy-ultrasound)) to learn more.  \nAbout Overactive Bladder (OAB) 3/7  \nYour healthcare provider may tell you to keep a bladder diary. They will ask you to record how much you urinate. You will record what you drink, how much, and how often. This will help them learn more about your bladder symptoms.  \nTreatments for OAB  \nTalk with your healthcare provider about which treatment or treatments for OAB are best for you.  \nNutrition and diet  \nSome drinks can cause bladder spasms and make OAB symptoms worse. These include:  \n Drinks with caffeine, such as coffee, tea, and soda.  \n Drinks with fruit juice or artificial sweeteners.  \n Drinks with alcohol.  \nYo","cbCaifQCR14jvmEo","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifQCR14jvmEo","pdf",87508,1,"English","en",105,"# About Overactive Bladder (OAB)\n## About your bladder\n## What is OAB?\n# Causes and risk factors of OAB\n# Symptoms of OAB\n## Nocturia\n## Urinary urgency incontinence (UUI)\n## Urinary frequency\n## Urinary urgency\n# How to diagnose OAB\n## Role of healthcare providers\n## Tests that may be ordered\n## Bladder diary\n# Treatments for OAB\n## Nutrition and diet\n## Physical therapy\n## Medicine\n## Botox\n## Acupuncture","[{\"question\":\"What is overactive bladder (OAB) and what causes it?\",\"answer\":\"OAB occurs when bladder muscles squeeze too often, too strongly, or both, which can trigger urine at the wrong time. 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