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Are you planning your life around the nearest bathroom? Having an overactive bladder (OAB) can be inconvenient and embarrassing. But did you know that OAB is a medical condition that can be treated? If you think you may be one of the thousands of Canadians with OAB, learn more about your treatment options.

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		With our overactive bladder (oab) expert, Dr. Sheilah B. Lamb Ask Dr. Sheilah B. Lamb a question about overactive bladder (oab)

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Is an overactive bladder the same thing as a bladder infection?

Dr. Sheilah B. Lamb's Response

No. These two conditions are different, although a bladder infection with frequency and urgency can sometimes mimic overactive bladder. A urinary tract infection is usually associated with burning. The urine should be checked routinely to rule out infection. In overactive bladder, the urine is negative for bacteria, whereas in a bladder infection the urine culture would be positive for bacteria. The treatment for a bladder infection is an antibiotic.

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Overactive bladder (OAB) Question Archives

Are there surgical options for an overactive bladder (OAB)? Can a prolapsed uterus cause an overactive bladder (OAB)? Does OAB affect men differently than women? I just started using a diuretic (water pill) to help control my high blood pressure. Is this OK even though I have an overactive bladder? I try to drink between 8 and 10 glasses of water throughout the day. Is this causing my OAB? I'm taking medication for overactive bladder. Can the medication make you constipated? What can I do about it? Is there a connection between fibroids and overactive bladder? Is there a way that I can test for overactive bladder on my own? It seems like I'm always going to the bathroom (I'm in there about 10 times a day), and it's getting me in trouble at work. I've found some information on the internet about a condition known as overactive bladder - could this be what's causing my problem? My doctor has prescribed a medication for my overactive bladder (OAB). It's working great, but the medication is causing dry mouth that is becoming really bothersome. Is there anything that I can do for the dry mouth? My doctor has told me I have an overactive bladder and gave me a prescription for it, but didn't give me much more information than that. I'm 66 years old - is this is a normal part of growing older? Is the medication that my doctor prescribed for me going to work? My doctor says that I'm doing really well on my overactive bladder medication. I definitely see a difference, but how long will I have to keep taking this medication for? My doctor wants me to try Kegel exercises to help with my overactive bladder (OAB). What are Kegel exercises? Do they really help? My husband is constantly going to the washroom at night. We haven't been able to have a good night's sleep for over 3 months because of his frequent trips to the washroom. I've heard about a condition called overactive bladder (OAB). What are the symptoms of OAB? What should my husband do? Over the last week, I've been using a medication for my overactive bladder (OAB) that was prescribed by my doctor. I haven't noticed considerable improvement in my OAB symptoms - does this mean that the medication isn't working? Recently, I've been having strong and frequent urges to pee. I told my aunt about my problem and she mentioned that my symptoms sound a lot like a condition called overactive bladder, which she was diagnosed with at the age of 55. I'm a 35-year-old mother of two (ages 4 and 6) - isn't 35 too young to have an overactive bladder? How can I confirm whether my frequent trips to the bathroom are due to an overactive bladder? The current medication that I'm using for my OAB is working great, but I find it a bit inconvenient since I have to take it 3 times a day. Are there other medications for OAB that I can use less often? What is OAB, and how can I tell if I might have it? What is overactive bladder (OAB)? Is this the same as incontinence?



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