Overactive bladder treatment and prevention
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Overactive bladder treatment and prevention
- 1. Overactive Bladder Treatment and Prevention NOCTURIA: Overactive bladder (OAB) is not uncommon, especially as we age. OAB symptoms include having a constant urge to go, occasional leakage (especially when active, sneezing, or laughing), and frequent trips to the bathroom.
- 2. Causes of Nocturia: Nocturia can be caused by OAB, but it may also be the result of other conditions. The cause may be as simple as drinking too many fluids before bedtime. Nocturia may also be caused by more serious conditions like diabetes, edema in the legs, congestive heart failure, a bladder obstruction, or a bladder infection. Taking medications that lead to greater urine production, especially diuretics, can also be a cause.
- 3. Preventing Nighttime Urination: • One of the easiest ways to prevent an overactive bladder at night is to restrict fluid intake before going to bed. Stop drinking beverages a few hours before bedtime, but make sure you get enough fluids throughout the day. • Other simple lifestyle changes that can help reduce and prevent nocturia include avoiding beverages with caffeine and alcohol, maintaining a healthy weight, and timing when you take any diuretic medications so that they do not impact your nighttime urine production.
- 4. Prevent Fluid Build-Up: If your frequent nighttime urination is caused by edema, or swelling in your legs, there are some preventive measures you can take. Try elevating your legs throughout the day. Taking a nap can help with nocturia too, so have an afternoon nap with your legs up. Wearing compression stockings can also help to prevent the fluid buildup.
- 5. Treatment with Medications: If preventive measures and lifestyle changes fail to reduce your nighttime urination frequency, your doctor may want you to try medications. A class of drugs called anticholinergics is used for treatment of OAB. Anticholinergics reduce the bladder spasms that create the urge to go. These drugs can help with overnight OAB as well.
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