Deviations in the urinary system in women and men are often manifested in the form of a disease called a hyperactive bladder. Unfortunately, many are embarrassed to treat this problem with a specialist, meanwhile, how the hyperactivity of the bladder makes its adjustments to everyday life, creating social, physical discomforts and psychological disorders.
Hyperactive Bladder - Causes
Syndrome of a hyperactive bladder can be a consequence of various neurological diseases (most often it is a stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis , as well as various traumas of the brain and spinal cord). If you find the above diseases, the hyperactive bladder is called neurogenic. In women, the hyperactive bladder sometimes appears as a result of anatomical changes or gynecological diseases, namely:
- when the uterus is lowered and, as a consequence, the anterior wall of the vagina;
- transferred surgical operations in the pelvic region;
- infection of a different nature;
- changes in the structure of the bladder or urethra;
- stones or tumors.
Bladder hyperactivity - symptoms
The hyperactive bladder is always manifested by annoying symptoms. Involuntary reduction of detrusor muscle leads to spontaneous urge to urinate, which is almost impossible to control and restrain. In most cases, the disorder is accompanied by urinary incontinence . In general, the symptomatology of the characteristic hyperactivity of the bladder in women and men is this:
- frequent and uncontrolled urge to urinate - urgency (per day more than eight times, regardless of the amount of liquid drunk);
- need to visit the toilet more than twice a night;
- urinary incontinence (with the appearance of urge, a person can not restrain himself - urination occurs arbitrarily).
The appearance of such symptoms can not go unnoticed and should become an urgent reason to see a doctor. Since the hyperactive bladder is a secondary disease that requires urgent treatment.
How to treat a hyperactive bladder?
The number of patients who do not hesitate to seek treatment for a specialist with such a delicate matter is not enough. In fact, the number of people suffering from painful hyperactivity of the bladder is steadily growing, although it is at least unreasonable to keep silent about the existing problem, since this disease is very successful in treatment.
Drug therapy is appointed after a series of surveys necessary to identify the cause of the disorder. For this purpose:
- anamnesis collection;
- maintenance and analysis of the diary of urination, indicating incontinence;
- bacteriological examination of urine;
- cystoscopy;
- examination of female genital organs;
- Ultrasound of the kidneys, bladder, and prostate gland in the male half of the population.
An experienced specialist during the examination determines all possible pathologies in the work of the genitourinary system. Taking into account the conducted analyzes and determining the cause of the disease, medication is prescribed.
Drugs should eliminate unpleasant symptoms and the causes of the disease. In addition, with a hyperactive bladder, patients are recommended to follow a certain diet. Namely, to exclude the use of coffee, strong tea and alcohol, regulate their drinking regimen.
If the measures taken do not give positive results, physiotherapy is used.