BACKGROUND Overactive bladder syndrome is characterized by urinary urgency, usually accompanied by Frequent urination and nocturia, with or without urgent urinary incontinence. There must be the absence of causative infection or pathological conditions. Overactive bladder syndrome is related to mental disorders, particularly depression and anxiety. However, obsessive-compulsive symptoms are inv...

introduction: overactive bladder syndrome is characterized by urinary urgency with incontinence urgency, urinary frequency, and nocturia. overactive bladder effects on the quality of life (qol). the prevalence of this disease in the world is estimated from 16% to 17% and it is more common among the women. different treatment methods are suggested to control overactive bladder such as medicine, ...

BACKGROUND Overactive bladder syndrome is a symptom-based clinical diagnosis. It is characterised by urinary urgency, frequency and nocturia, with or without urge urinary incontinence. These symptoms can often be managed in the primary care setting. OBJECTIVE This article provides a review on overactive bladder syndrome and provides advice on management for the general practitioner. DISCUSS...

PURPOSE In this study we identify the characteristics of the urodynamic results in patients with painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis and in those with idiopathic overactive bladder. MATERIALS AND METHODS The fluoroscopic urodynamic study results were analyzed retrospectively in 40 consecutive female patients with painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis and 78 female patients...

Patients with overactive bladder syndrome are significantly affected by their symptoms of urinary urgency, frequency, nocturia, and urge urinary incontinence. The measurement of this impact on their lives is probably best appreciated by health-related quality-of-life instruments and global subjective assessments of patient satisfaction. Treatments for this syndrome should offer more than just e...

Background: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tibial nerve stimulation (TNS) anticholinergic drugs (ACDs) for treatment overactive bladder syndrome (OAB).

PURPOSE The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between overactive bladder syndrome and anxiety in older women. METHODS Of the 198 older women who were invited, 29 were excluded and 166 were then divided into two groups according to the Advanced Questionnaire of Overactive Bladder (OAB-V8): one group with overactive bladder symptoms (OAB-V8≥8) and the other without the...

PURPOSE We determined the differential diagnosis of concomitant pathological conditions in men with overactive bladder symptoms. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed an observational, descriptive study to elucidate the differential diagnosis in men with overactive bladder symptoms using a previously validated overactive bladder symptom questionnaire. All patients provided an extensive history, ...

Overactive bladder is a highly prevalent disorder with a significant impact on quality of life. Antimuscarinic agents are commonly used, but persistence is limited due to unsatisfactory efficacy and/or tolerability. Mirabegron is the first beta-3 adrenoceptor agonist approved for the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome. This paper reviews the pharmacology, mechanism of action, efficacy, an...

N Engl J Med 2004;350:786-99. Copyright © 2004 Massachusetts Medical Society. veractive bladder is a symptom complex that includes urinary urgency with or without urge incontinence, urinary frequency (voiding eight or more times in a 24-hour period), and nocturia (awakening two or more times at night to void). 1-3 The International Continence Society classifies overactive bladder as a syndrome ...