Bladder Health and STIs
- Describe overactive bladder, causes, symptoms and treatment
- Treatment options and recommendations for different STIs (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis)
Overactive Bladder (OAB):
Causes: Overactive bladder is a condition characterized by a sudden and uncontrollable urge to urinate, often resulting in frequent urination and nocturia (waking up at night to urinate). Causes may include:
- Muscle or Nerve Issues: Dysfunction in the bladder muscles or nerves that control bladder function.
- Bladder Irritation: Conditions such as urinary tract infections (UTIs) or bladder stones.
- Neurological Conditions: Such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis.
- Medications: Some medications can increase bladder activity.
Symptoms: Common symptoms of overactive bladder include:
- Sudden, strong urge to urinate.
- Frequent urination (more than eight times a day).
- Nocturia (waking up at night to urinate).
- Urge incontinence (leakage of urine when the urge to urinate is felt)…
Overactive Bladder (OAB):
Causes: Overactive bladder is a condition characterized by a sudden and uncontrollable urge to urinate, often resulting in frequent urination and nocturia (waking up at night to urinate). Causes may include:
- Muscle or Nerve Issues: Dysfunction in the bladder muscles or nerves that control bladder function.
- Bladder Irritation: Conditions such as urinary tract infections (UTIs) or bladder stones.
- Neurological Conditions: Such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis.
- Medications: Some medications can increase bladder activity.
Symptoms: Common symptoms of overactive bladder include:
- Sudden, strong urge to urinate.
- Frequent urination (more than eight times a day).
- Nocturia (waking up at night to urinate).
- Urge incontinence (leakage of urine when the urge to urinate is felt)…
Overactive Bladder (OAB):
Causes: Overactive bladder is a condition characterized by a sudden and uncontrollable urge to urinate, often resulting in frequent urination and nocturia (waking up at night to urinate). Causes may include:
- Muscle or Nerve Issues: Dysfunction in the bladder muscles or nerves that control bladder function.
- Bladder Irritation: Conditions such as urinary tract infections (UTIs) or bladder stones.
- Neurological Conditions: Such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis.
- Medications: Some medications can increase bladder activity. Bladder Health and STIs
Symptoms: Common symptoms of overactive bladder include:
- Sudden, strong urge to urinate.
- Frequent urination (more than eight times a day).
- Nocturia (waking up at night to urinate).
- Urge incontinence (leakage of urine when the urge to urinate is felt)…
