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