[Overactive bladder--definition, epidemiology, pathogenesis]

Ginekol Pol. 2007 Jun;78(6):484-7.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The overactive bladder is characterized by the following symptoms: frequency, urgency, nocturia and urge incontinence, substantially affecting the quality of life of millions of people throughout the world, with recent findings estimating the prevalence in adults at about 16.4%. The symptoms are associated with significant social, psychological, occupational, domestic, physical, and sexual problems. This article reviews current findings regarding definition, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of the overactive bladder.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Global Health
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Poland / epidemiology
  • Prevalence
  • Primary Prevention / organization & administration
  • Quality of Life*
  • Urinary Bladder, Overactive / classification
  • Urinary Bladder, Overactive / diagnosis*
  • Urinary Bladder, Overactive / epidemiology*
  • Urinary Bladder, Overactive / prevention & control
  • Urinary Incontinence / classification
  • Urinary Incontinence / diagnosis*
  • Urinary Incontinence / epidemiology*
  • Urinary Incontinence / prevention & control
  • Women's Health*