Overactive Bladder

When a person experiences sudden and involuntary contractions of their bladder muscles and continually feels the need to urinate, this condition is known as “overactive bladder.” This is considered a form of urinary incontinence that may be tied to a spinal cord injury, systemic illness such as multiple sclerosis, a previous stroke or many other reasons. Treatments for this condition can range from dietary modifications to weight loss programs, behavioral therapy and pelvic floor exercises, smoking cessation and certain medications. When and if these conservative methods fail to bring relief from overactive bladder symptoms, a further treatment option for some patients is sacral nerve stimulation. Here, an implanted device delivers mild electrical impulses that help patients to improve their bladder control.