Urine problems? Going to toilet all the time? Think Overactibe Bladder!

An overactive bladder (OAB) causes a sudden, compelling need to urinate that is difficult to delay, often leading to frequent daytime/nighttime visits and leakage. Management includes lifestyle changes, bladder retraining, pelvic floor exercises, and medication to reduce bladder spasms.

Key Information & Self-Help Tips
Bladder Training: Delay toilet visits by 5-15 minutes when you feel the urge to help your bladder hold more.
Lifestyle Changes: Reduce caffeine (tea, coffee, cola), fizzy drinks, and alcohol, as they irritate the bladder.
Fluids: Do not restrict fluids too much. Drink 1.5–2 liters (8-10 glasses) of fluid daily to avoid concentrated urine, which irritates the bladder.
Pelvic Floor: Practice "squeezing and lifting" exercises to strengthen muscles that control urine flow.

Common Medications
If lifestyle changes fail, doctors may prescribe medication like:
Antimuscarinics (e.g., Oxybutynin, Tolterodine, Solifenacin) to relax the bladder muscle.
Mirabegron (Myrbetriq), which works differently to relax the bladder.

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