Overactive Bladder Specialist In Tampa and Sarasota, FL
Did you know going more than 8 times a day could be a symptom of urinary incontinence? Even though 1 in 6 adults experiences symptoms of incontinence, over 50% of them do not seek treatment. If you are experiencing incontinence, you should know you are not alone, and there are treatments available.
Dr. Wyman is a board certified and fellowship trained urogynecologist who specializes in treating women experiencing urinary incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. If you live near Bradenton, Sarasota, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, or Arcadia, call our urogynecology office in Sarasota and Tampa, FL, or request an appointment online.
To schedule your overactive bladder treatment, please call (941) 241-0161 or request an appointment through our secure online form.
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)
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. |
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- Stewart WF, Van Rooyen JB, Cundiff GW, et al. World J Urol. 2003;20(6):327-336.
- 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.
- Leede Research, “Views on OAB: A Study for the National Association of Continence.” December 16, 2015.
- 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
Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.
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Schedule a Consultation with an Overactive Bladder Specialist in Sarasota
Don't let symptoms of overactive bladder control your life, contact Dr. Allison Wyman to discuss the cause of your condition and the treatment options available. To schedule a consultation at our urogynecology clinic in Sarasota and Tampa, please call (941) 241-0161 or request an appointment through our secure online form. We are conveniently located to patients throughout Bradenton, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, and Arcadia.
