Underactive bladder or sluggish bladder is when the person has a sensation of incomplete emptying of the bladder, hesitancy, and straining to void. This can occur due to various problems such as nerve problems, muscle-related issues, infections, side effects of medications, and aging. Kegel exercises or pelvic floor exercises can help to train the underactive bladder muscles.
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I have an underactive bladder. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from OAB, UTI and pus cells 30 to 40. I have been under treatment for past two years by a urologist, surgeon, and an infection specialist. In recent urodynamic test after removal of the catheter, I am unable to void means suffering now by UAB. I do not know how I became p... Read Full »
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Hassan Shoukat
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Both are opposite conditions. If you mean overactive and underactive bladders from these abbreviations, (these were not standard abbreviations) it is fairly possible that you might have over treated for overactive bladder, you can stop the treatment, and can be restarte... Read Full »
What is the recommended treatment for weak bladder?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been trying to speak with a urologist after many STD screenings. All my tests have come back negative, yet the symptoms I face says otherwise. I have had three different screenings since last year. I suffer from discomfort (minor pain), and a weak bladder (urinating often). That c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Which medications did you take beside antibiotics? What is the pH of your urine in urine routine examination? How do you diagnose that you have a weak bladder? Any cystoscopy, uroflow, or urodynamic study done? Which are the three most co... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with an overdistended urinary bladder. May I know the causes?
Query: Hi doctor, May I know the general reasons for the overdistended urinary bladder to occur? The computed tomography (CT) scan report detected an overdistended urinary bladder. As per reports, no calculi are seen in the kidneys and ureter. There are no calculi seen in the bladder too. Due to this ove... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common cause of over distended bladder is an obstruction of the urinary tract (calculi or stricture can block the urinary tract) since that has been ruled by computed tomography (CT) scan; the other causes are, 1) Urinary tract infection (pain in the low... Read Full »