Overactive Bladder: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | Dr Shalabh Agrawal

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Published Dec 27, 2024

In this informative video, Dr. Shalabh Agrawal, a urology expert, dives deep into Overactive Bladder (OAB), discussing its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Dr. Agrawal begins by explaining the two types of OAB: Primary and Secondary. He covers the bladder's essential functions—such as urine storage, signalling, and pressure regulation during urination—and how these are affected in OAB.

Dr. Agrawal discusses the root causes of OAB, highlighting Primary OAB triggers like bladder muscle dysfunction and psychological factors. For Secondary OAB, he explains that issues like ureteral bladder stones, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), acute infections, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and bladder infections are often responsible.

He then outlines the symptoms associated with each type of OAB. Primary OAB symptoms include sudden pressure or urgency, increased frequency, nocturia (frequent nighttime urination), and urge urinary incontinence. For Secondary OAB, symptoms may include blood in urine, burning sensations, abdominal pain, and low urine flow.

Dr. Agrawal further explores OAB treatment options, emphasising both medical and lifestyle approaches. He discusses bladder irritants like coffee, tea, smoking, and alcohol, which can worsen symptoms, and recommends cutting back on these to help reduce OAB flare-ups. He also highlights helpful lifestyle changes, such as weight reduction and pelvic muscle exercises.

The video covers the timeline for medications, which typically begin to show effects within 5–6 days, but may need to be taken for 2–5 months or longer depending on the individual’s condition. Dr. Agrawal encourages anyone experiencing OAB symptoms to seek timely consultation with a urology specialist.

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