Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome has been described as a condition of urinary urgency often associated with frequency and nocturia, where urgency incontinence may or may not be there, when there is no infection or clear pathological condition.
This chronic condition has a considerable impact on the patient’s quality of life. The condition affects both men and women, with a rise in incidence with age. It has been reported that OAB more frequently affects women.
Symptoms include urgency, frequency, nocturia, and urgency incontinence, with urgency incontinence believed to be more prevalent among females, while males more commonly experience urgency and frequent urination. Nocturia is the symptom that troubles patients the most and has been linked to poor sleep quality and reduced quality of life.