This frequency is usually monitored by having the person keep a voiding diary where they record urination episodes. The number of episodes varies depending on sleep, fluid intake, medications, and up to seven is considered normal if consistent with the other factors.Nocturia is a symptom where the person complains of interrupted sleep because of an urge to void and, like the urinary frequency component, is affected by similar lifestyle and medical factors. Individual waking events are not considered abnormal, one study in Finland established two or more voids per night as affecting quality of life.Urge incontinence is a form of urinary incontinence characterized by the involuntary loss of urine occurring for no apparent reason while feeling urinary urgency as discussed above. Like frequency, the person can track incontinence in a diary to assist with diagnosis and management of symptoms. Urge incontinence can also be measured with pad tests, and these are often used for research purposes. Some people with urge incontinence also have stress incontinence and this can complicate clinical studies.It is important that the clinician and the person with overactive bladder both reach a consensus on the term, urgency. Some common phrases used to describe OAB include, When Ive got to go, Ive got to go, or When I have to go, I have to rush, because I think I will wet myself. Hence the term, fear of leakage, is an important concept to people. Causes
The cause of OAB is unclear, and indeed there may be multiple causes.
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