Bladderemptying relies on coordination between the kidneys, muscle contractions, and nerve signals.
If something goes wrong with any of these, an overactive bladder can occur.
Bladder control problems, such as overactive bladder symptoms and urinary incontinence, can have a number of causes.
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If you are experiencing symptoms of overactive bladder, talk to your healthcare provider to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
This tool is not a replacement for an evaluation from a healthcare provider.
Overactive bladder with urge incontinence is called “overactive bladder-wet.”
If you are experiencing pain, or other symptoms, let your healthcare provider know.
When Do Symptoms Warrant a Provider Visit?
See your healthcare provider if you have signs of overactive bladder, or other symptoms of bladder problems.
Is Squirting Associated With Overactive Bladder?
Urge incontinence can cause urination during sex (calledsquirting), particularly at orgasm.
Researchers are still working to better understand why and how squirting happens.
Aphysical therapistcan help with pelvic floor muscle exercises.
you’re able to also do someexercises at home, making sure you are doing them properly.
Kegelsare a helpful pelvic floor exercise.
It helps to lie down when you are first learning how to do Kegels.
To not weaken the pelvic floor exercises over time, do not do Kegels while urinating.
Some people see symptom improvement with Kegels and some don’t.
It may take four to six weeks before you kick off to see a positive difference in your symptoms.
Keep doing the exercises, even if symptoms improve.
Overactive bladder is typically managed with conservative measures such as reducing triggers, bladder training, andpelvic floor exercises.
Occasionally, more extensive measures are needed, such as medications or surgery.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you have symptoms of overactive bladder.
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