What Is Considered an Overactive Bladder

Overactive bladder, also called OAB, causes a frequent and sudden urge to urinate that may be difficult to control. You may feel like you need to pass urine many times during the day and night, and may also experience unintentional loss of urine (urgency incontinence).

What qualifies as an overactive bladder?

Summary. Overactive bladder is a condition in which the bladder squeezes urine out at the wrong time. You may have overactive bladder if you have two or more of these symptoms: You urinate eight or more times a day or two or more times at night. You have the sudden, strong need to urinate immediately.

How can I stop overactive bladder?

1. Maintain a healthy weight. If you’re overweight, losing weight may ease your symptoms. …
2. Drink adequate amounts of fluid. Ask your doctor how much fluid you need daily. …
3. Limit foods and drinks that might irritate your bladder.