Overactive Bladder Types and Treatment Methods
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition where the nerves that tell the brain that the bladder is full don’t work properly. As a result, some people keep getting the urge to pee even when the bladder is not full, and others don’t realize the bladder is full until very late and end up wetting themselves. Here are some of the overactive bladder types and treatment methods you should know. Types of overactive bladder 1. Dry OAB This is a type where there is a constant need to pee multiple times in the day. Dry OAB is without urgency incontinence. The person can handle the urge until they reach the toilet. Studies show that up to 67% of patients struggle with dry overactive bladder. 2. Wet OAB This is also a type where there is a constant need to pee multiple times in the day. However, wet OAB is with urgency incontinence, and in most cases, the person pees before they get to the toilet. Studies show that this condition is more common in women than men, and about 55% of women and only 16.3% of men had wet OAB. Treatment options for overactive bladder Self-treatment and lifestyle changes 1. Maintain a log Start maintaining a log that includes what food or beverage you had and when you got an urge to pee.