Breaking the Silence: Understanding Overactive Bladder

 

At Sandeep Memorial Hospital, the waiting room was rarely silent, but one patient, Mrs. Latha, sat unusually still. In her late fifties, she had been visiting the bathroom every half hour, including four to five times each night. She wasn’t in pain, but her life had quietly shrunk — no bus rides, no evening walks, and definitely no family trips. She whispered her problem to the doctor RM Sathish Kumar. He explained that Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a condition where the bladder muscles contract too often or too suddenly, even when the bladder isn’t full. This leads to:

1.Urgency: a sudden, strong need to urinate.

2.Frequency: going more than 8 times a day.

3.Nocturia: waking up multiple times at night to urinate.

4.Sometimes, urge incontinence: leaking urine before reaching the toilet.

 

At Sandeep Memorial Hospital, patients like Latha are educated first — that this isn’t a normal part of aging, and it isn’t something to hide.

Treatment often starts with:

1.Bladder training and scheduled bathroom visits

2.Diet changes (cutting back caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods)

3.Pelvic floor exercises

4.Medication, if needed

After a few weeks of treatment, Latha started sleeping better. She could sit through a movie again. And more importantly, she realized she wasn’t the only one. At Sandeep Memorial Hospital, Dr. R.M. Sathishkumar and his team of skilled specialists utilize advanced diagnostic tools to detect the cause early. Recognized as one of the best kidney problem doctors in Madurai, he ensures each patient receives accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

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