A stroke involves a disruption in the blood supply to the brain. This event can cause damage to the brain, causing physical effects, such as an overactive bladder. During a stroke, small particles, ...

Interstitial cystitis (IC) and overactive bladder (OAB) are two distinct but related conditions that affect the bladder and can significantly affect quality of life. IC is also referred to as bladder ...

Bladder Botox injections are typically done under local anesthetic, though you also have the option to undergo the procedure with a general anesthetic. Botox injections are a relatively common ...

It’s safe to assume that most people don’t associate Botox with overactive bladders, but doctors who use it to treat just a sliver of the 33 million people in the U.S. struggling with uncontrollable ...

An overactive bladder may be temporary or become a chronic condition. How long the symptoms last may depend on factors like the underlying cause and treatment adherence. Some conditions may cause an ...

Dr. Michael Shanks talks about the signs of overactive bladder and what you can do to ease symptoms. It’s a condition that can negatively impact a person's quality of life and daily activities, like ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Bladder leaks can be disruptive — and they’re very common. Up to 30 percent of older adults experience incontinence.

OAB is commonly treated with a class of medicines called anticholinergics or antimuscarinics. These medicines block chemicals in your body that help the bladder to squeeze. By blocking these chemicals ...