Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OAB) is a clinical entity
characterised by urgency, with or without increased urinary
frequency and/or urgency incontinence. It is a chronic condition
with a high prevalence that increases with age, thus being a
growing health problem especially in developed countries due to
increased life expectancy. Patients with this disorder are often
reluctant to seek advice due to embarassment, fear of social
exclusion or the belief that symptoms are an expected consequence
of ageing. Costs associated with treatments, use of pads/diapers
and general economic burden are expected to increase in the future.
OAB has a negative impact on quality of life (QoL) in varying
degrees, depending upon the severity of symptoms and the presence
of urgency incontinence. It has been linked to increased risk of
fractures, institutionalisation and depression in older populations
particularly prone to the development of OAB. This books discusses
the prevalence, risk factors and management options available for
OAB.
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