Overactive bladder: A review and update

• Published in: Experimental and therapeutic medicine 2021-12, Vol.22 (6), Article 1444
• Main Authors: Scarneciu, Ioan, Lupu, Sorin, Bratu, Ovidiu Gabriel, Teodorescu, Andreea, Maxim, Laurian Stefan, Brinza, Adrian, Laculiceanu, Alexandru Georgian, Rotaru, Ruxandra Maria, Lupu, Aura-mihaela, Scarneciu, Camelia Cornelia
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Care and treatment; Development and progression; Risk factors; Urinary incontinence
• ISSN: 1792-0981; 1792-1015
• DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.10879

Overactive bladder syndrome is a chronic, disabling condition with physical, psychological and social consequences that significantly affects the quality of life of millions of patients worldwide. The economic impact of this disorder is crucial. Overactive bladder syndrome is a little-known condition, with different manifestations from patient to patient, which causes a great deal of frustration to the medical staff involved. The patient requires a clear explanation and the full support of the attending physician. It is extremely important to establish a correct diagnosis and an effective individualized treatment. The collaboration and understanding of these patients are extremely important aspects. Improving the quality of life in these patients is the main purpose in managing this condition. There are several treatment modalities that may be used progressively, with favorable albeit inconsistent results. This condition remains extremely challenging for specialists and, unfortunately, always one of maximum interest. Key words: overactive bladder, quality of life, antimuscarinic drugs, [beta]3-agonists, intravesical botulinum toxin A, posterior tibial nerve stimulation, sacral neuromodulation, augmentation cystoplasty, treatment, analysis