Understanding overactive bladder

If you have sudden intense urges to visit the bathroom in order to empty your bladder that are difficult to postpone, you may have overactive bladder or OAB.

There are several risk factors for overactive bladder (OAB), such as certain lifestyle issues, medications, and medical conditions. Find out more about overactive bladder risk factors.

People with overactive bladder (OAB) have sudden intense urges to urinate. They may visit the bathroom 8 or more times a day. In addition, people with overactive bladder may need to use the bathroom several times during the night, and may leak urine involuntarily during the day or night.