To properly
diagnose OAB your doctor will need to understand your urinary habits
and medical history. A complete physical exam should also be performed
to see if you have any underlying medical conditions contributing
to your OAB symptoms.
The following is a list of questions to help
you work with your doctor to diagnose your condition and determine
a therapy or combination of therapies that is right for you.
- Could my diet affect my OAB? Does
my weight contribute to my symptoms?
- What tests are available
to determine the cause of my OAB?
- Which type of OAB condition do you suspect
I have? Are there different treatments available for different
conditions?
- Is my OAB temporary or will my symptoms be long-term?
- Could an
illness or disease I have be causing my OAB?
- Could any medications
I’m taking contribute to my OAB?
- Would I benefit from any behavioral therapies or exercises? If so, how should I perform
the exercises?
- Are there medications I could take to control
my symptoms? What are the benefits and side effects
of these medications? Will they interfere with any other medications
I am currently taking?
- Should surgery be considered to correct my
condition? What types of surgery are available? What are the
complications associated with these types of surgery?
- Could menopause
affect my OAB?
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