Overactive bladder--definition, epidemiology, pathogenesis
Nowara, A.; Witek, A.; Wilk, K.
Ginekologia Polska 78(6): 484-487
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0017-0011 PMID: 17899707 Document Number: 608249
The overactive bladder is characterized by the following symptoms: frequency, urgency, nocturia and urge incontinence, substantially affecting the quality of life of millions of people throughout the world, with recent findings estimating the prevalence in adults at about 16.4%. The symptoms are associated with significant social, psychological, occupational, domestic, physical, and sexual problems. This article reviews current findings regarding definition, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of the overactive bladder.