Overactive Bladder (OAB)

What is OAB – Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition in which people have the sudden, urgent need to urinate. Some people may lose bladder control before reaching the toilet and leak urine. OAB can also cause increased frequency of urination (more than 8 times a day or 2 times at night).

The medical professionals at Urology of Virginia work together as a team to help you manage your OAB symptoms.

Symptoms of Overactive bladder (OAB)

Urgency – Uncontrollable urge to use the bathroom

Frequency – The need to urinate more than 8 times per day

Urge Incontinence – Leakage accidents that occur before you reach the bathroom

Urinary Retention – Holding increasingly large amounts of urine

Stress Incontinence – Leaking when you sneeze, cough, laugh, or exercise