RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Overactive bladder: Recognition requires vigilance for symptoms
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP S21
OP S29
VO 74
IS 5 suppl 3
A1 Rosenberg, Matt T.
A1 Lakin, Milton M.
A1 Staskin, David R.
A1 Rosenberg, Matt T.
A1 Newman, Diane K.
A1 Tallman, Christopher T.
A1 Page, Shari A.
YR 2007
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/74/5_suppl_3/S21.abstract
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.