Are you facing overactive bladder symptoms ? Know it’s causes and ways to cure it

In the popular sitcom ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ Lily, one of the central characters, is portrayed as someone who goes too often to the bathroom, annoying her friends while on a road trip. While frequent stops can be just troublesome for those travelling with someone with an overactive bladder, the ones suffering from the condition might have an extremely tough time. From drinking enough water to getting work done, everything can be a challenge to those suffering from incontinence. Sudden urges to urinate or frequent need to urinate during the day and night are the main symptoms of this condition.

Common in women
Overactive bladder, which is commonly seen in women, is caused when the bladder muscles contract and expand without any control. These muscles lose control, probably due to nervous disorders. The risk of overactive bladder is higher in older people. Meanwhile, in men, an enlarged prostate could lead to an overactive bladder. Besides, those who have metabolic syndrome, fibromyalgia and hormone disruptions may suffer from overactive bladder.

Diet and exercising may help
Overactive bladder syndrome can be controlled to a certain extent by changing your diet and exercising. Reducing the quantity of liquid food, oily and fried items and quitting smoking are some of the ways to control an overactive bladder. Exercising to stimulate the abdomen and pelvic muscles, too, may be helpful. Do not hesitate to consult a medical practitioner if you cannot control the condition with these methods.
Information courtesy – Dr N Gopakumar, Urologist and Andrologist, Urocare Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram.