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Overactive bladder syndrome

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Overactive bladder syndrome

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

How common it is:

Common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Pelvis

Symptoms

Blood in urine
Painful urination
Urinary incontinence (leaking)
Pain on urination
Frequent urge to urinate

Risk factors

Personal

Exposure to radiation

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A 25-year old male asked:

I am 24 years old, my nerve damaged due to cauda equina syndrome, did surgery but still bladder not emptying. Will my bladder get its function back?

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A 25-year old male asked:

Isn't there any treatment for urinary retention , who suffered from cauda equina syndrome but has a normal bladder with no problems? I am tired ?

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A 25-year old male asked:

I have a neurogenic bladder cuased by cauda equina syndrome, if i don't take water for 1 hour my urine starts becoming yellow and pain. Why is that?

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A 26-year old male asked:

Does Botox helps patients having neurogenic bladder due to partial cauda equina syndrome?Interstim didn't helped now should i try Botox for bladder?

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Had Gall bladder surgery. Vagus nerve was damaged. Have dumping syndrome. High acid, nausea, diarrhea, wake every day with nausea. Need diet advice.?

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What could cause an overactive bladder?

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What can be done for overactive bladder?

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What can I do for an overactive bladder ?

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Is an overactive bladder consideredcurable?

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Whats the best medicine for overactive bladder?

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Why does a bladder become an overactive bladder?

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Why do women get overactive bladder more than men?

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Hi docs. I need help with overactive bladder problem?

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