How is Overactive Bladder treated?

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There are a variety of treatments which are known to help overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. Common treatment options include:

Usually, the doctor will try to treat your symptoms without resorting to “invasive” treatments or operations. Many patients will respond well to these “conservative measures”. Tablets may be used to help relax or calm the bladder.

For people who are not responding to simple treatments, Botox injections may be appropriate. This relatively new treatment can be very effective: see our Botox section for more details.