Complications of an overactive bladder

You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Mayo Clinic SPECIAL REPORTS. If you would like to unsubscribe, click here. SPECIAL REPORT  Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Complications of an overactive bladder Any type of incontinence can affect your overall quality of life. If your overactive bladder symptoms cause a major disruption to your life, you might also have: Emotional distress Depression Sleep disturbances and interrupted sleep cycles Your doctor might recommend treatment of associated conditions, but it's unknown whether effective treatment of an associated condition will help with your urinary symptoms. Some women also may have a disorder called mixed incontinence, when both urge and stress incontinence occur. Stress incontinence is the loss of urine when you exert physical stress or pressure on your bladder, such as during activities that include running or jumping. Treatment of the stress incontinence is not likely to help the overactive bladder symptoms. Older people may have a common combination of bladder storage and bladder-emptying issues. The bladder may cause a lot of urgency and even incontinence, but it doesn't empty well. A specialist may be able to help you with this combination of bladder problems. Read the full article at MayoClinic.org » Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products and services. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy | Opportunities You are receiving this e-mail because you are subscribed to Mayo Clinic SPECIAL REPORTS. If you would like to unsubscribe, click here. REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service ©2016 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy