What is overactive bladder?
(OAB; Overactive Bladder)
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I suddenly want to go to the toilet
I can't stand it
It will leak
Symptoms of overactive bladder
Waking up several times during the night to go to the toilet
go to the toilet frequently
If you are suffering from these symptoms,
Men and women over 40 years old14.1% (approximately 10.4 million people)
7 people 1 personThere are many patients at this rate.
* Edited by Japanese Society of Urinary Function Overactive Bladder Guidelines Creation Committee: “5. Epidemiology” Overactive Bladder Guidelines 2nd edition Rich Medical Co., Ltd.: 80. Created from 2015
What is overactive bladder?
Overactive bladder refers to various causes that stimulate the nerves (parasympathetic nerves) that control the muscles around the bladder (detrusor muscle), and this nerve becomes excited, causing excessive contraction of the detrusor muscle.
そのため、尿が膀胱内に溜まっていないのにも関わらず尿意切迫感（急に我慢ができないほどの強い尿意）がみられる状態を言います。
その結果、頻尿や夜間頻尿などの症状を伴うことをいいます。
= Cause of overactive bladder =
The causes of overactive bladder can be broadly classified into two types.
1. neurogenic
Brain disease, spinal cord disease, cauda equina/peripheral nerve disease, etc.
2. non-neurogenic
[←Acupuncture adaptation]
metabolic syndrome,
Vascular endothelial dysfunction such as arteriosclerosis, etc.
Hypertension due to lifestyle-related diseases,
*Risk factors for metabolic syndrome
The higher the number of (hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia),
It has been reported that there is a strong association with lower urinary tract disorders.
Acupuncture treatment has been used to increase bladder capacity,
By suppressing bladder hypersensitivity,
Symptoms of frequent urination and urinary urgency have been improved.
Treatments for overactive bladder at our hospital include:
Putting the disease state first
Patient's QOL
(Quality of Life)
We aim to improve.
People who are prescribed medicine at the hospital
By combining acupuncture treatment
Further improvement in symptoms is observed.
If you are worried about overactive bladder,
Please feel free to contact our hospital.