PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Rosenberg, Matt T.
AU  - Lakin, Milton M.
AU  - Staskin, David R.
AU  - Rosenberg, Matt T.
AU  - Newman, Diane K.
AU  - Tallman, Christopher T.
AU  - Page, Shari A.
TI  - Overactive bladder: Recognition requires vigilance for symptoms
DP  - 2007 May 01
TA  - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
PG  - S21--S29
VI  - 74
IP  - 5 suppl 3
4099  - http://www.ccjm.org/content/74/5_suppl_3/S21.short
4100  - http://www.ccjm.org/content/74/5_suppl_3/S21.full
SO  - Cleve Clin J Med2007 May 01; 74
AB  - Overactive bladder (OAB) is a prevalent condition in both men and women that imposes significant burdens on the patient and his or her quality of life. Nevertheless, only a small percentage of patients with OAB receive diagnosis and treatment. The identification of OAB is well within the scope of the primary care provider, as it is symptom-based and does not generally require specialized testing. The treatment of OAB relies on behavioral modification and/or pharmacologic options, primarily antimuscarinic therapy. Better identification of OAB symptoms in the primary care setting should reduce the number of patients suffering from untreated OAB.