Journal of General Practice

Evaluation and Management of Overactive Bladder: Current UK Practice

Abstract

Saddaf Hina*, Paraskeve Granitsiotis, Veenu Taygi, Ammar Alhasso

Over Active Bladder (OAB) is a common problem affecting millions of men and women worldwide. It has far-reaching consequences
on individual quality of life. No single treatment has been proven to be most effective, although many management options exist. Often a
combination of options is required to successfully tackle OAB symptoms. In this review, we provide an overview of OAB, including risk
factors for OAB; keys to diagnosis and therapeutic options including conservative and medical treatment, as well as management of refractory
OAB; when to consider referral to a specialist; and resources for clinicians and patients. The aim of this review is to inform clinicians
regarding OAB management in order to improve patient counseling and care in primary care setting.