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People suffering from an OAB have several treatment options based on the cause and severity of their condition.
Non-medical ways of controlling an OAB include the limiting of fluid intake and a change of diet. Caffeinated beverages or spicy foods have been reported to perturb OABs and increase the frequency of one’s urges.
Another method includes something called Kegel exercises. Through the regular strengthening of the pelvic muscles, it is possible to reduce one’s urinary incontinence, being particularly helpful for women. It is recommended that these exercises be performed 30-80 times a day for continued control.
Medications are also available to relax the bladder muscles in order to eliminate over-activity such as:
Surgical treatments for OAB are available in a few ways, including something called InterStim Therapy and BOTOX®. Both of these methods affect the contractions of resting muscles in very different ways. InterStim therapy actually involves a small coin sized implant that sends electrical pulses to the sacral nerves, allowing them to regulate bladder and bowel contractions more evenly. BOTOX® on the other hand, is used to chemically relax the bladder muscle for less frequent urges to urinate.
Talk to your doctor about the causes of your overactive bladder to determine what treatment could be most effective for you.
