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26 Treatments for Overactive Bladder

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2	Medical Procedures

2	Surgical Procedures

7	Prescribed Medications

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Urinary incontinence is a loss of control of the bladder. In some cases, it may result in a total loss of the bladder's contents or it may just cause minor leakage. The condition may be temporary or chronic, depending on its cause. Incont[read article]

Tests for Overactive Bladder

1. Neurological Examination A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination . It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves... More
2. Urinary Pressure and Flow Study
3. Urine Flow Test Uroflowmetry, also called uroflow, is used to test the amount and speed of urination. The test can help your doctor to identify the cause if you suffer from slow ur... More
4. Cystoscopy A cystoscope is a thin tube with a camera and light on the end. During a cystoscopy, this tube is inserted through your urethra and into your bladder so the doctor ... More
5. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
6. Pressure Flow Cystometry Cystometry is a test of bladder function in which pressure and volume of fluid in the bladder is measured during filling, storage, and voiding. More
7. Cystometrogram A cystometric study is used to determine the size and functionality of your bladder. It measures how much fluid your bladder can hold, how full it is when you begin... More
8. Electromyogram Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic tool that evaluates muscle or nerve problems. It uses surface electrodes to assess the ability of motor neurons (the nerve ce... More
9. Postvoid residual urine measurement
10. Urinalysis A urinalysis is a laboratory test done to detect problems with your body that can appear in your urine. Many illnesses and disorders affect how your body removes wa... More
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Medical Procedures for Overactive Bladder

1. Bladder Training Bladder training is a behavioral modification treatment technique for urinary incontinence that involves placing a patient on a toileting schedule. The time interva... More
2. Intermittent Urethral Catheterization
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Surgical Procedures for Overactive Bladder

1. Repair of bladder Bladder exstrophy repair is a surgical method of repairing a birth defect in which the bladder grows outside the abdominal wall. In infants who have this condition,... More
2. Sacral Nerve Stimulation Sacral nerve stimulation, also known as sacral neuromodulation, is a procedure in which the sacral nerve at the base of the spine is stimulated by a mild electrical... More
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Prescribed Medications for Overactive Bladder

1. oxybutynin(Ditropan , others...) Close OXYBUTYNIN (ox i BYOO ti nin) is used to treat overactive bladder. This medicine reduces the amount of bathroom visits. It may also help to control wetting accident... More
2. tolterodine(Detrol , Detrol LA) TOLTERODINE (tole TER a deen) is used to treat overactive bladder. This medicine reduces the amount of bathroom visits. It may also help to control wetting accident... More
3. darifenacin(Enablex ) DARIFENACIN (dar ee FEN a sin) is used to treat overactive bladder. This medicine reduces the amount of bathroom visits. It may also help to control wetting acciden... More
4. fesoterodine(Toviaz ) FESOTERODINE (fes oh TER oh deen) is used to treat overactive bladder. This medicine reduces the amount of bathroom visits. More
5. solifenacin(VESIcare ) SOLIFENACIN (sol i FEN a cin) is used to treat overactive bladder. This medicine reduces the amount of bathroom visits. It may also help to control wetting accident... More
6. trospium(Sanctura , Sanctura XR) TROSPIUM (TROSE pee um) is used to treat overactive bladder. This medicine reduces the amount of bathroom visits. It may also help to control wetting accidents. More
7. botulinum toxin type A(Botox , Botox Cosmetic) ONABOTULINUMTOXINA is a neuro-muscular blocker. It is used to treat moderate to severe frown lines on the face. More
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Self Care for Overactive Bladder

1. Pelvic Floor Exercises Kegel exercises are simple clench-and-release exercises that you can do to make the muscles of your pelvic floor stronger. Your pelvis is the area between your hips... More
2. Fluid Restriction One of the most important ways of managing moderate to severe heart failure is to control fluid and the salt content in your diet. Tune in to find out how. More
3. Use of Absorbent Pads
4. Maintain Healthy Weight
5. Planned Voiding
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