Overactive Bladder Doctor in Sioux Falls, SD
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition that affects many individuals who, for one reason or another, are unable to hold urine in regular quantities or for regular periods of time. OAB encompasses a variety of different symptoms, which may also exist at varying levels of severity.
Depending upon the individual’s unique case of overactive bladder, a urologist at Urology Specialists will recommend a course of treatment that may consist of one single treatment or a combination of several popular treatment methods.
Urology Specialists conveniently serve men and women with overactive bladders in Sioux Falls and the surrounding area. To learn more about your treatment options for overactive bladder, schedule an appointment by calling our main office at (605) 336-0635.
Overactive Bladder
Bladder control problems affect tens of millions of people every day, and many people are reluctant to talk about it.
- Do you go more than 8 times per day?
- Are you urinating often or frequently (i.e., peeing a lot)?
- Do you feel like you have to pee a lot or have urinary urgency in men or women,
- Are you asking yourself “why do I have to pee so much?”
Discussing your symptoms with your physician can be the first step to getting help.
Symptoms of Overactive bladder (OAB)
Urgency - uncontrollable urge to use the bathroom
Frequency – The need to urinate more than 8 times per day
Urge Incontinence - leakage accidents that occur before you reach the bathroom
Urinary Retention – Holding increasingly large amounts of urine
Stress Incontinence - Leaking when you sneeze, cough, laugh, or exercise
Facts about Overactive bladder (OAB):
Ignoring Overactive bladder (OAB) Poses Risks. People with undiagnosed OAB have reported3:
You Are Not Alone – Find Relief for Bladder Control Problems
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a treatable condition. It’s not a normal part of aging. And you shouldn’t have to deal with it on your own. There are many ways to treat incontinence4 and get back to living life.
Lifestyle Changes | Medication | Advanced Therapies |
Can include diet, exercise, bladder retraining (biofeedback), or pelvic floor strengthening (Kegels) | Medications can control symptoms and are tried first before proceeding to a permanent solution. If conservative treatments don’t deliver the results you expected, we can proceed straight to an Advanced therapy. |
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- Stewart WF, Van Rooyen JB, Cundiff GW, et al. World J Urol. 2003;20(6):327-336.
- US Census Bureau 2020. US adult and under-age-18 populations: 2020 census. https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/interactive/adult-and-under-the-age-of-18-populations-2020-census.html. Accessed June 20, 2022.
- Leede Research, “Views on OAB: A Study for the National Association of Continence.” December 16, 2015.
- American Urological Association. Diagnosis and treatment of non-neurogenic overactive bladder (OAB) in adults: an AUA/SUFU guideline. Published 2012; amended 2014, 2019; accessed August 5, 2020. https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/overactive-bladder-(oab)-guideline
Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.
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If you're experiencing symptoms of an overactive bladder in the Sioux Falls area, contact the Urology Specialists today by calling (605) 336-0635. Our urologists are board-certified by the American Board of Urology and have extensive experience helping patients who struggle with overactive bladder find relief. We have offices in Sioux Falls, Madison, Ortonville, Brookings, Worthington, Marshall, Parkston, Rock Valley, Hendricks, Huron, Mitchell, Sibley, Pipestone, Rock Rapids, Luverne, and Sheldon.