Can overactive bladder make you tired?

Fatigue. Nocturia is a common symptom of OAB. It’s defined as the need to get out of bed two or more times at night to urinate. It can cause chronic fatigue and lack of energy that may worsen other OAB complications.

Can anxiety make overactive bladder worse?

Another study found that “patients with anxiety report more severe bladder symptoms, worse quality of life, and more psychosocial difficulties compared to overactive bladder (OAB) patients without anxiety. There are positive correlations between the severity of anxiety symptoms and OAB/incontinence symptoms”.

What other drugs could exacerbate the symptoms of overactive bladder syndrome?

They include:

• Diuretics or “water pills” for heart failure or high blood pressure.
• Sedatives and muscle relaxants.
• Antihistamines for allergies or a cold, or perhaps a stomach ulcer.
• Antipsychotics and antidepressants for depression or mood disorders.
• Calcium channel blockers for high blood pressure or migraines.

Can a bladder infection make you exhausted?

Fatigue is a generic symptom that you may not associate with a UTI, but it’s a classic sign of an infection. Many women experience fatigue before other symptoms of a UTI appear.

Is overactive bladder life threatening?

Overactive bladder is not life-threatening, but most people with the condition have problems for years. The cause of overactive bladder is unknown. Risk factors include obesity, caffeine, and constipation.

What is a sleepy bladder?

What is nocturia? Nocturia is a condition that causes you to wake up during the night to urinate. This can be thought of as nocturnal urinary frequency — having to urinate more often at night. This condition becomes more common as people age and occurs in both men and women, sometimes for different reasons.

Can an infection cause fatigue?

Some of the most common causes of fatigue include: Disease and infection: Cancer, kidney disease and multiple sclerosis are just a few diseases that cause fatigue. Fatigue can also be a sign of infections such as mononucleosis, HIV and flu.