Vejiga hiperactiva

Factores de riesgo de vejiga hiperactiva

Overactive bladder is more common among older women who have gone through menopause. Other factors, including disease, injury or vaginal childbirth, can also put you more at risk. Your lifestyle can also affect your bladder.

Los factores de riesgo para la vejiga hiperactiva incluyen:

• Age: Your chances increase with age. About 30% of women over 75 experience overactive bladder symptoms.
• Being overweight or obese: A high body mass index (BMI) is linked with a greater chance of having an overactive bladder.
• Diabetes: Diabetes can damage nerves in your urinary tract and high glucose in the urine can increase urinary frequency.
• Heavy metal exposure: Heavy metals can damage your nerves.
• Prostate issues: An enlarged prostate in men can put pressure on your bladder.
• Sex: Women are more likely to have the condition than men.
• Neurological conditions: Strokes, Enfermedad de Parkinson, Alzheimer’s disease and Esclerosis múltiple can affect your bladder muscles and nerves.
• Pregnancy and vaginal childbirth: Pregnancy and childbirth can weaken pelvic floor muscles that support your bladder.
• Spinal cord or brain injuries: These can affect the nerves controlling your bladder and the signals it sends to your brain.

Complicaciones de la vejiga hiperactiva

Una vejiga hiperactiva puede afectar su salud, trabajo y vida social. Muchas personas encuentran vergonzoso hablar de ello, y puede afectar sus relaciones y llevar a sentimientos de aislamiento social. Si no se trata, la OAB puede provocar otros problemas médicos, como infecciones e irritación de la piel.

• Depression and anxiety: Bladder problems can take a toll on your mental health.
• Interrupted sleep: A constant need to use the bathroom at night can disturb your sleep, causing fatigue, reduced energy and other health problems.
• Reduced physical activity: Being active is important for overall health, but some people find running, brisk walking or other exercise can lead to leaks.
• Skin irritation: Leaking urine can cause skin rash and irritation.

¿Cómo se diagnostica una vejiga hiperactiva?

Si tiene ganas frecuentes o repentinas de orinar, pierde orina o se despierta a menudo por la noche para ir al baño, su médico puede comprobar si tiene una vejiga hiperactiva. El diagnóstico suele comenzar con una conversación sobre sus síntomas, un examen físico y algunas pruebas sencillas. Estas pruebas ayudan a descartar otras posibles causas y a determinar el mejor tratamiento para usted.

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