Overactive bladder, or OAB, is a condition that causes a sudden urge to urinate. It affects both men and women. The urge may be difficult to stop, and overactive bladder may lead to the involuntary ...

While potty training is probably a distant childhood memory, the panicked feeling of “I need to pee right now and I don’t know if I can make it to the bathroom in time” is something many adults still ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I'm a 48-year-old woman who just started going through menopause. I feel like I'm handling the hot fl ashes, sleepless nights and other symptoms OK, but my bladder is going crazy.

One in six adults have bladder control problems. It can disrupt sleep or cause accidents, lead to social isolation and depression and affects women more than men. Overactive bladder syndrome affects ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I’m a 48-year-old woman who just started going through menopause. I feel like I’m handling the hot flashes, sleepless nights and other symptoms OK, but my bladder is going crazy.

OAB is a common condition characterized by a sudden, urgent need to urinate or frequent urination. It affects about 40 percent of women and 30 percent of men. According to the Urology Care Foundation, ...

More generally, be mindful of what you eat and drink before bed. A good rule of thumb is to avoid water and other fluids two ...

When you pee, according to the Mayo Clinic, your bladder and pelvic floor engage a series of contractions and relaxations in order to release urine from your body. In a person who has the condition of ...

There’s nothing that spoils your fun faster than leaving home and having bladder spasms strike immediately after. Racing to the nearest bathroom while worrying about the risk of a potential bladder ...

Overactive bladder, or OAB, is a condition that causes a sudden urge to urinate. It affects both men and women. The urge may be difficult to stop, and overactive bladder may lead to the involuntary ...

Dr. Michael Shanks talks about the signs of overactive bladder and what you can do to ease symptoms. It’s a condition that can negatively impact a person's quality of life and daily activities, like ...