What causes OVERACTIVE BLADDER?
Overactive bladder is caused by an overactive muscle in the bladder that pushes urine out. There are many things that can make this muscle overactive. It can be caused by a bladder infection, stress, or another medical problem. Some brain problems, such as Parkinson’s disease or a stroke, can also lead to overactive bladder. But in many cases, doctors don’t know what causes it. Some medicines can cause overactive bladder. Talk with your doctor about the medicines you’re taking to find out if they could affect your bladder. But don’t stop taking your medicine without talking to your doctor first. What are the symptoms? The main symptoms of overactive bladder are: • An urgent need to urinate. • The need to urinate often, 8 or more times a day.1 • Waking up to urinate 2 or more times a night. • The need to urinate even if you have just gone to the bathroom. • Taking many trips to the bathroom only to urinate just a little bit each time. • Leaking urine when you have the urge to urinate. Y
