An overactive bladder or GMF is expressed in a very strong urge to urinate. This creates the impression that it is simply impossible to endure. The word hyperactive itself means increased activity, and an increased urge to urinate is called an imperative urge.
The fact is that at first it is not always possible to recognize an overactive bladder, the symptoms may not appear too brightly. The first sign of pathology may be frequent urination. Therefore, do not be surprised why the doctor at the examination asks if you often urinate. In such manifestations, an overactive bladder can bother people of any age and gender.
Both men and women and children can often “run” to the toilet, including at night. Naturally, such urination dysfunctions cause discomfort and concern in patients. For educational program on this topic, you should probably say a few words about the bladder in general and, in particular, about its work.
In the bladder, which is a muscular hollow sac, urine coming from the kidneys accumulates. It acts on the ureters. An adult's bladder can normally hold up to 500ml of urine without manifesting itself as a painful urge. When it is empty, urine is pushed out through the urethra, by the method of contraction of the muscles of the bladder.
GMF behaves differently. With this pathology, his muscle contracts more often and when the urine content in the bladder is less than normal. For example, sharp urge to urinate occurs when there is even 100 ml of urine in the bladder.
Overactive bladder symptoms mainly cause the following. Frequent day and night urination, in some cases even urinary incontinence. GMF - an independent disease, but can accompany disorders of the nervous, endocrine system. In cases where a person visits the toilet more than eight times a day and more than once at night, such symptoms indicate that it is time to visit a doctor. The prognosis of treatment is favorable, therefore, the sooner it begins, the sooner recovery will come.
GMF in children is seen more often than in adults. Especially until the age of three, this phenomenon is due to structural features of the bladder at such an early age and increased kidney function. But, in the case when the child is three years old, and he still does not control the bladder, you should visit a pediatrician.
Sometimes an overactive bladder in children can be the result of a fright. Then a complex treatment is prescribed, including mental illness. To write off an overactive bladder by an age factor is not worth it. Such a syndrome, not cured in a timely manner, causes a lot of trouble in the future.
Causes
Rapid urination, as stated at the beginning, can be not only an independent pathology, but also be caused by another disease. An overactive bladder can cause neurological diseases, hormonal disorders, prostatitis, diabetes, and certain age-related disorders. Determining the cause of the pathology and the choice of treatment methods is the task of the relevant specialists.
Treatment
Let's hope that readers already understand that self-medication for such symptoms should not be dealt with. Everyone in our time understands that it is not necessary to treat the effect, but the cause of the disease. In most cases, it is unrealistic for a person to find this reason on his own. Therefore, if the above symptoms occur, in particular pain in the bladder, you should visit a doctor. The same applies to the appearance of rapid urination.
The good news is the fact that modern medicine has the most effective means of treating such a pathology. GMF is treated and the verdict is by no means! Be healthy!