Overactive Bladder (OAB) Survey |
Overactive bladder is a very common condition where patients feel a sudden and urgent need to pass urine. This sensation is difficult to put off and is usually coupled with the need to urinate frequently at any time regardless during the day or at night.
The four key symptoms associated with OAB are:
• Urgency, where there is an urgent need to urinate despite not having a full bladder .
• Frequency, when individuals need to urinate frequently during the dayi.
• Nocturia, when individuals face excessive urination at night .
• Urinary incontinence, when there is an involuntary leakage of urine. This means a person urinates when they do not want to .
People suffering from OAB often adjust their lifestyle around their symptoms instead of seeking medical attention. This often leads to shame, isolation and depression. It is important to know that you are not alone, and the following survey helps us identify the level of understanding around OAB, how they manage the condition, if they are undiagnosed and their reason for not seeking treatment.