Also called urge incontinence, overactive bladder is leakage associated with a spasm of the bladder muscle. A sense of urgency normally occurs and there is not enough time to reach a bathroom before leakage occurs. This type of incontinence is treated with medications or surgery.
Dr. Richard M. Wasserman, M.D.
For overactive bladder treatment options, please contact Dr. Richard M. Wasserman, M.D. at Nevada Surgery and Cancer Care, Las Vegas, Nevada at -
1-866-374-7531.
The below is a diagram of an overactive bladder, showing that the muscle squeezes when you don't want it to.