Urology Research at the Michigan Institute of Urology

 

Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder occurs when abnormal nerves send signals to the bladder at the wrong time, causing its muscles to squeeze without warning. Voiding up to seven times a day is normal for many women, but women with overactive bladder may find that they must urinate even more frequently.

Specifically, the symptoms of overactive bladder include
  • urinary frequency - bothersome urination eight or more times a day or two or more times at night
  • urinary urgency - the sudden, strong need to urinate immediately
  • urge incontinence - leakage or gushing of urine that follows a sudden, strong urge
  • nocturia - awaking at night to urinate

Associated Treatments
Medical Therapy Nerve Stimulation
Neuromodulation Urgent PC

Associated Technologies
Interstim Urgent PC

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