What are some common myths about Overactive Bladder?
As with any health concern, there are myths about Overactive Bladder that too often get mixed up with the facts. Understanding both gives you the knowledge you need to make smart decisions about the issues affecting you.
Myth: Overactive Bladder just happens and there's nothing I can do.
Fact:Not true. OAB is a real medical condition caused by frequent, involuntary contractions of the
muscle that pushes down on the bladder. It is not your fault and your doctor knows that it can be treated with prescription
medicine. So the truth is, there is something you can do to treat your symptoms of OAB.
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Myth: As I age, OAB is just something I need to accept.
Fact:Not true. While it's a fact that OAB affects more people when they're older, aging itself does not
cause Overactive Bladder. OAB happens at any age and can be treated at any age. So if you do experience OAB symptoms, you
don't need to just accept it. You need to treat it.
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Myth: Very few people suffer from OAB.
Fact:You may not find Overactive Bladder making front-page headlines, but the truth is OAB is a daily problem
for over 34 million Americans, including 1 in 5 adults over the age of 40 (and nearly twice as many women as men are affected by
symptoms of Overactive Bladder).
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Myth: OAB is not serious enough to discuss with my doctor.
Fact:Not true. OAB may not seem as serious as other conditions, but it may have a real impact on your daily
activities. It may be a difficult topic to bring up with your doctor, but taking this first step can help you move closer to
a life with less bladder interruptions and more time to do what you want to do.
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Myth: I can control OAB by drinking less fluid.
Fact:Again, not true. While drinking too much fluid can make the symptoms seem worse, drinking less fluids may
not stop you from having the same number of leaks and accidents, strong, sudden urges, or trips to the bathroom. Keep in mind,
even without symptoms of OAB, the normal number of trips to the bathroom is up to 8 times every 24 hours.
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Myth: Kegel exercises can help control my OAB.
Fact:Kegel exercises can help people who have leaks and accidents while doing certain things, such as sneezing,
coughing, or laughing. This is called stress incontinence. Like other OAB medicines, ENABLEX does not treat stress incontinence.
However, some people have both OAB and stress incontinence. Your doctor can help you determine what treatment is best for you.
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