Overactive Bladder Specialist in Plano, TX

Dr. Hassell Specializes in Using InterStim to Treat an Overactive Bladder

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition that affects many individuals who, for one reason or another, are unable to hold urine in regular quantities or for regular periods of time. OAB encompasses a variety of different symptoms, which may also exist at varying levels of severity.

Scott Hassell, MD proudly helps patients get control over their bladder. Many people struggle with an overactive bladder, and it can get in the way of their lives. Fortunately, InterStim helps patients get back in control. Learn more about this therapy below and call (972) 612-8037 to schedule an appointment. Alternatively, request an appointment through our secure online form.

What Causes OAB?

There are several reasons as to why an individual may experience symptoms related to overactive bladder, including:

  • A worsening urinary tract infection (UTI)
  • Bladder stones
  • Physical inability to reach the restroom in time to relieve your bladder
  • Diabetes
  • Side effects of your medication
  • Enlarged prostate
  • Damage to the urinary system, possibly from a prior surgery
  • Inability to empty the bladder
  • Tumors of the bladder
  • Neurological disorders
  • Consumption of diuretics such as alcohol or coffee

In order to determine the specific cause of any person’s overactive bladder, a variety of diagnostic tests and assessments may be performed. This is often comprised of a general physical exam, discussion of you and your family’s medical history, and other tests of the urinary system that include:

  • A bladder scan
  • Cystoscopy
  • A urine culture
  • Urodynamic testing

Overactive Bladder

Bladder control problems affect tens of millions of people every day, and many people are reluctant to talk about it.   

  • Do you go more than 8 times per day?
  • Are you urinating often or frequently (i.e., peeing a lot)?
  • Do you feel like you have to pee a lot or have urinary urgency in men or women,
  • Are you asking yourself “why do I have to pee so much?”

Discussing your symptoms with your physician can be the first step to getting help.

Symptoms of Overactive bladder (OAB)

OAB statistics

Urgency  - uncontrollable urge to use the bathroom

Frequency – The need to urinate more than 8 times per day

Urge Incontinence - leakage accidents that occur before you reach the bathroom

Urinary Retention – Holding increasingly large amounts of urine

Stress Incontinence - Leaking when you sneeze, cough, laugh, or exercise

 

Facts about Overactive bladder (OAB):

Ignoring Overactive bladder (OAB) Poses Risks. People with undiagnosed OAB have reported3:

You Are Not Alone – Find Relief for Bladder Control Problems

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a treatable condition. It’s not a normal part of aging. And you shouldn’t have to deal with it on your own. There are many ways to treat incontinence4 and get back to living life.

 

 Lifestyle Changes

 Medication

 Advanced Therapies

Can include diet, exercise, bladder retraining (biofeedback), or pelvic floor strengthening (Kegels)

Medications can control symptoms and are tried first before proceeding to a permanent solution. If conservative treatments don’t deliver the results you expected, we can proceed straight to an Advanced therapy.

  • Medtronic InterStim™ systems
  • Injected medications 
     

 

  1. Stewart WF, Van Rooyen JB, Cundiff GW, et al. World J Urol. 2003;20(6):327-336.
  2. US Census Bureau 2020. US adult and under-age-18 populations: 2020 census. https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/interactive/adult-and-under-the-age-of-18-populations-2020-census.html. Accessed June 20, 2022.
  3. Leede Research, “Views on OAB: A Study for the National Association of Continence.” December 16, 2015.
  4. American Urological Association. Diagnosis and treatment of non-neurogenic overactive bladder (OAB) in adults: an AUA/SUFU guideline. Published 2012; amended 2014, 2019; accessed August 5, 2020. https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/overactive-bladder-(oab)-guideline

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