Pain is not a diagnostic criterion for OAB. A sense of urgency to urinate, frequent urination, and bladder discomfort are often the main symptoms of OAB. The urgency to urinate in OAB often occurs ...

Steven Taylor shows that UTIs cause the nerves in the bladder to become hypersensitive, resulting in the extremely painful and frequent urge to urinate, pelvic pain, and burning pain while urinating.

A bladder spasm, also known as detrusor hyperreflexia, occurs when the bladder muscle squeezes involuntarily without warning. In addition to pain or discomfort, the spasms can lead to bladder leakage ...

Intraoperative cystourethroscopy is always indicated to rule out urethral or bladder perforation, whether the sling is placed through a retropubic or a transobturator approach. Craig V Comiter is ...

One of these chronic health issues that involves the bladder is called Interstitial Cystitis, or Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS). It is a feeling of pain and pressure in the bladder area. Along with ...

Bladder cancer can be curable, and the likelihood of cure is higher if it is diagnosed at an early stage. Without treatment, bladder cancer does not go away on its own, and treatment is associated ...

IC is also referred to as bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). While they are distinct disorders, IC/BPS and OAB share similar symptoms, such as urgency, frequency, and pelvic pain, which can make it ...

These might include sling surgery to support the urethra or artificial sphincter implants to control urine flow. Dietary changes can reduce bladder irritation. Avoiding triggers like caffeine and ...

The most common complication reported with sling surgery is bladder perforation during needle passage. Most large series report an incidence of bladder perforation of between 1—15%, [6,7,8 ...