Urolog. pro Praxi, 2006; 3: 112-116
In the form of summary survey, the autor of this report addreesses the urge urinary incontinence (UUI). Overactive bladder (OAB) is characterised by urgency and/ or urge incontinence (UI) – OAB dry or OAB wet – usually with freqency (more than 8 times/ day and more than 2 times/ night), in the absence of local pathological or endocrine factors. OAB is a highly prevalent, debilitating, and costly condition which has a negative impact on the patients´ quality of life. Author briefly reported about epidemiology, (possible) etiology and pathophysiology, diagnosis and therapy OAB. Anticholenrgic agents are the medication of first choice, but they often have limitations due to side effects such as dry mouth. There were discussed another eventualities and perspectives (mostly) of conservative treatment of OAB.
Published: August 1, 2006 Show citation