Overactive bladder (OAB) with or without urinary incontinence is a common condition in both men and women.
OAB has a significant impact on quality of life for most patients. In most cases, sophisticated testing is not required for a primary care physician to diagnose OAB and start treating a patient. Management of OAB requires behavioral modification and, if necessary, pharmacotherapy may be added. If a patient does not respond to treatment initiated by a primary care physician, then he or she should be referred to a specialist in OAB to undergo further investigations and treatments.
Written by:
Radomski SB, Barkin J. Are you the author?
University of Toronto, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Reference: Can J Urol. 2012 Oct;19(5 Suppl 1):2-9.
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 23089342
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