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Tulane Multispecialty Clinic / EJGH
4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 300
Metairie, LA 70006
Tel: 504-503-7500

Overactive Bladder

Bladder control problems affect tens of millions of people every day, and many people are reluctant to talk about it.
Discussing your symptoms with your physician can be the first step to getting help.
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Symptoms of Overactive Bladder (OAB)
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Urgency - A sudden, uncontrollable urge to urinate
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Frequency – The need to urinate more than eight times per day
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Urge Incontinence - Leakage that occurs before reaching the bathroom
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Urinary Retention – Difficulty emptying the bladder
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Stress Incontinence - Leakage when you sneeze, cough, laugh, or exercise
You Are Not Alone – Find Relief for OAB
OAB is a common but treatable condition. It is not a normal part of aging, and you do not have to manage it alone. There are many effective treatment options available to help you regain control and return to living life with confidence.
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Treatment Options
Treatment options include lifestyle changes, medications, and advanced therapies.
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Lifestyle Changes
Lifestyle changes include diet, exercise, bladder retraining (biofeedback), or pelvis floor strengthening (Kegels).
Medications
Medications are often the first step in managing symptoms and can be effective in controlling OAB. If conservative treatments do not deliver the desired results, we can proceed straight to an advanced therapy.