Medical articles of Overactive bladder

10/11/2025
Mr Ammar Alanbuki
Urologist
Botox for the bladder: How it can help with overactive bladder
If you suffer from a sudden urge to pass urine, leaking before reaching the toilet, or waking up multiple times at night to urinate, you may have an overactive bladder. While lifestyle changes and medications can often help, some people continue to experience symptoms. In such cases, Botox (botulinum toxin) injections into the bladder can be an effective treatment option.
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02/04/2025
Mr Andrew Ballaro
Urologist
Understanding overactive bladder: managing symptoms and improving quality of life
Living with overactive bladder (OAB) can be challenging, but with the right strategies, it is possible to manage symptoms effectively and regain control over your daily life. Leading consultant urologist Mr Andrew Ballaro provides you with practical advice and insights on how to cope with OAB.
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26/02/2025
Miss Bhawana Purwar
Consultant urogynaecologist
Surgical ways to manage urinary incontinence
When lifestyle changes and non-surgical treatments are not effective, surgery may be considered to treat urinary incontinence. Various surgical procedures can provide long-term relief, depending on the type and severity of incontinence.
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23/10/2024
Mr Junaid Masood
Urologist
How to treat common bladder problems
Bladder problems can range from mild issues like occasional incontinence to more serious conditions that have a significant impact on quality of life. Here, Mr Junaid Masood, renowned consultant urologist, explores the most common bladder problems, whether these issues can be a sign of something more serious, and how they are managed and treated.
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17/09/2024
Miss Rhiannon Bray
Sub-specialist in urogynaecology, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist
Managing overactive bladder: expert tips for a balanced and confident life
Esteemed consultant urogynaecologist Miss Rhiannon Bray provides an expert guide on managing overactive bladder. She covers the common causes, effective lifestyle changes, and available treatment options to help individuals regain control and improve their quality of life.
08/11/2023
Mr Ivo Dukic
Urologist
What is causing me to get up at night to pass urine?
In his latest online article, renowned consultant urologist Mr Ivo Dukic delves into the common causes of getting up to pass urine at night.
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13/07/2022
Mr Nikesh Thiruchelvam
Urologist
An expert explains: Can problems affecting the bladder be prevented?
Highly esteemed consultant urologist Mr Nikesh Thiruchelvam details the most common conditions affecting the bladder and explains how they are diagnosed in this informative article. The leading specialist also gives expert insight on how to prevent bladder problems.
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15/06/2021
Miss Nadia Rahman
Urogynaecologist
Treating an overactive bladder with intravesical Botox
Do you know what the best treatment options are for an overactive bladder (OAB)? We spoke with Miss Nadia Rahman, a renowned urogynaecologist, to discuss overactive bladder and how it can be treated. Find out how common OAB is, how you can tell if you have an overactive bladder, and more. In this article, we discuss in detail the pros and cons of intravesical Botox injections for treating this condition.
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17/09/2019
Mr Arvind Vashisht
Gynaecologist
Overactive bladder in women: Ask an expert
An overactive bladder is a relatively common condition. How do we define an overactive bladder? What causes it and how can it be treated. Leading gynaecologist Mr Arvind Vashisht explains all you need to know.
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13/03/2018
Mr Keng Jin Ng
Urologist
PTNS – a shocking way to bring an overactive bladder under control
Posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) is a scientific way of stimulating nerves in the ankle through electrical pulses, with the aim of calming the nerves and resetting the nerves back to normal activity. Top urologist Mr Keng Jin Ng explains how this treatment can be used to treat problems with bladder control and pelvic pain.
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