How is overactive bladder diagnosed?
Overactive bladder is a difficult and embarrassing condition to talk about. However, it is a very real situation. Give yourself permission to speak to your doctor about symptoms you are experiencing and how this is affecting your life. It is up to you to start the conversation. Once the discussion starts with your doctor, there are a few steps that can take place. Your physician can perform an initial assessment of your symptoms, including asking questions about how overactive bladder affects your daily life. They will also take a detailed medical history and conduct a physical exam, including a pelvic examination. Urine and blood tests may be conducted to rule out infection and other diseases such as diabetes.
