OAB is common. It is not due simply to poor health or getting older but is caused by the bladder muscle, known as the detrusor muscle, contracting involuntarily. It affects approximately 350,000 people over the age of 40 in Ireland.7
Before you begin, it is important to know that there are many different causes of bladder problems. If you have not been diagnosed with OAB it is essential you do not try to diagnose or manage a bladder problem without speaking with your doctor.
OAB can have symptoms of urinary urgency incontinence. This happens because the bladder urgency is so overwhelming that there may be some involuntary loss of urine before you reach the toilet.
If you think you may be experiencing a bladder control problem, try the questionnaire.
Overactive bladder is common. It is not due simply to poor health or getting older but is caused by the bladder muscle, known as the detrusor muscle contracting involuntarily. It affects approximately 350,000 people over the age of 40 in Ireland.7
over 40 may be affected by OAB7
