Peeing Problems And How To Treat It

Ever wonder why you have to pee every few minutes and can barely make it to the bathroom in time? You might have an overactive bladder! Here, a urologist fills us in on that frequent and sudden urge, and how it can be treated.

- Amy Greenburg

What is an overactive bladder?

Overactive bladder (OAB), or urge incontinence, is a condition that's characterised by a sudden urge to urinate that you can't control, due to contractions of the bladder. This can lead to involuntary leakage of urine, explains DR FIONA WU, consultant urologist and medical director of Aare Urocare.

It can be really hard to make it to the washroom with urge incontinence. Most patients complain of urinary leakage when they reach the door of their house, just before they sit down in the washroom or when they hear running water.

Of course, sudden urges to pee and the involuntary loss of urine can be embarrassing and inconvenient and they can significantly affect your daily life. Many people with OAB also experience the frequent urge to urinate, and wake up more than two times during the nigh to do so.

Why does OAB most commonly affect women?