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Health Topicskidney urinary-healthoveractive bladderWhat Causes Overactive Bladder?

What Causes Overactive Bladder?

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in July 2022 by Mark Arredondo, MD.

An overactive bladder can be caused by drinking too much water, but it can also be a symptom of a urinary tract infection or diabetes. Watch urologist Harry Fisch, MD, explain the various reasons you may be experiencing frequent urination symptoms.

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