Individualizing medical treatment of overactive bladder
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Medical management of overactive bladder.
Overactive bladder (OAB) with or without urinary incontinence is a common condition in both men and women. OAB has a significant impact on quality of life for most patients. In most cases, sophisticated testing is not required for a primary care physician to diagnose OAB and start treating a patient. Management of OAB requires behavioral modification and, if necessary, pharmacotherapy may be...
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عنوان ژورنال: Tzu Chi Medical Journal
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1016-3190
DOI: 10.4103/tcmj.tcmj_83_18