Overactive Bladder
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- Q How does catheterization help diagnose overactive bladder?
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A catheter is a thin, soft tube. A catheter may be inserted into the bladder to drain urine or to insert dyes or other substances during X-rays. It helps to determine the amount of remaining urine in the bladder and may identify... Full Answer
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- Q How does an overactive bladder interfere with my quality of life?
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Overactive bladder remains under-diagnosed because many people feel embarrassed to talk to their doctor about the problem. Left untreated, the condition can decrease your quality of life if you withdraw from social activities and avoid intimate... Full Answer
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- Q How does a urine culture help diagnose overactive bladder?
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Your doctor may order a urine culture to identify urinary tract infections. The most common way it is done is for you to urinate after cleaning around your vagina or penis. The urine sample is sent to a laboratory to identify excessive bacteria... Full Answer
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- Q How does a neurological exam help diagnose overactive bladder?
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An overactive bladder usually results in the production of frequent urinations of a relatively small volume. Also frequent bladder urges to urinate occur. Sometimes these problems result in spontaneous uncontrolled release of urine (incontinence). Since... Full Answer
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- Q How does a doctor use a bladder diary to diagnose overactive bladder?
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Your doctor will use the information in your bladder diary about the times and amounts of urine you produce to find patterns of behavior or activities leading to your symptoms. Your diary should note the times you urinate and the amounts of urine... Full Answer
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- Q How does a doctor check for abnormalities in my bladder?
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Using a cystoscope, which is a thin tube with a tiny lens, your doctor can look inside your bladder for abnormalities. Your doctor can also use the cystoscope to view your lower urinary tract for bladder stones or tumors. Full Answer
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- Q How does a cardiovascular test help diagnose overactive bladder?
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A cardiovascular test helps to determine the connection between your heart and stress level and urine production. Often high blood pressure and heart disease can increase bladder and kidney symptoms. Full Answer
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- Q How is a stress test used to diagnose overactive bladder?
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If your doctor feels that you may have other contributing conditions, you may undergo a stress incontinence test in which you will be asked to cough continuously while your doctor watches for urine loss. Full Answer
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- Q How is sleep affected by overactive bladder?
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With overactive bladder, it is not unusual for people to have their sleep interrupted or disturbed. One common condition is nocturia, which is the need to get up during the night to urinate. Nocturia is actually one of the main causes of poor... Full Answer
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- Q How long and often should I record in a bladder diary?
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The length of time to keep a bladder diary depends on you and your doctor. You can start by keeping the diary a few days prior to seeing the doctor. As part of your treatment, your doctor may recommend you keep a diary for several weeks. Don't... Full Answer
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