What happens if overactive bladder goes untreated?

Left untreated, OAB can negatively impact an individual’s life by causing embarrassment, depression, stress, and anxiety.

Does urinary incontinence get worse?

Carrying extra weight can also put extra pressure on the pelvic floor muscles, the muscles that keep all of the pelvic organs in place. If these muscles become weak, the bladder and urethra are not as well supported, which can lead to urinary incontinence symptoms getting worse.

How do you live with an overactive bladder?

These lifestyle strategies may reduce overactive bladder symptoms:

1. Maintain a healthy weight. If you’re overweight, losing weight may ease your symptoms.
2. Drink adequate amounts of fluid. Ask your doctor how much fluid you need daily.
3. Limit foods and drinks that might irritate your bladder.

Is it bad to have an overactive bladder?

Overactive bladder is a combination of symptoms that can cause you to need to urinate more frequently, have more urgency, experience incontinence (leakage) and a need to urinate at night. One or all of these symptoms can cause considerable stress and a negative impact on your quality of life.

How do you reset your bladder?

To retrain your bladder, your doctor will advise you to follow a regular bathroom schedule. Try holding off for 10 minutes after the initial urge to go. Your doctor may encourage you to gradually increase the length of time between each bathroom visit. Try to avoid emptying your bladder between visits.

Can you make your bladder stronger?

Pelvic floor exercises, also known as Kegel exercises, help hold urine in the bladder. Daily exercises can strengthen these muscles, which can help keep urine from leaking when you sneeze, cough, lift, laugh, or have a sudden urge to urinate. Use the bathroom often and when needed.

Is bladder incontinence a disability?

Continence problems are a disability, just as a major mobility problem is, although you may not consider yourself ‘disabled’.

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