Urinary Urgency
What is it?
Urinary urgency is an urgent need to pee, which does not depend on whether the bladder is full or not. Urinary urgency may be caused due to overactive bladder in which the bladder puts pressure on the urethra, urinary tract infections, consuming a lot of caffeine or alcohol, interstitial cystitis, prostate infection, enlarged prostate, medication side effect, diabetes, and others.
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Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based upon findings from medical history and physical examination. Further evaluation may include imaging and bladder function tests.
Treatment
Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include lifestyle changes such as avoiding caffeine and drinking less, bladder training, pelvic floor muscles physical therapy and medications such as antimuscarinics.
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