Overactive Bladder Specialists in Karnataka

Treatment & Types of Overactive Bladder in Karnataka

First-line treatment includes bladder training techniques, pelvic floor muscle exercises, and lifestyle modifications such as reducing caffeine and fluid intake before bedtime. Medications that relax the bladder muscle, including antimuscarinics and beta-3 agonists, are commonly used when behavioral measures alone are insufficient. For refractory cases, options include botulinum toxin injections into the bladder muscle, nerve stimulation therapy, or, rarely, surgery.

Overactive bladder is distinct from but sometimes overlaps with stress incontinence: overactive bladder involves involuntary bladder muscle contractions causing sudden urgency, while stress incontinence involves leakage from physical exertion like coughing or laughing due to weak pelvic floor support. When both occur together, it is termed mixed incontinence, requiring management addressing both mechanisms.