Hi, Dr. what's the difference between OAB and Urine infection since am non diabetic and get frequent urination, Usg shows 298 cc pre void and 10 cc post void but still get good amount of urination, Some Dr. says it's OAB and someone says Urine Infection what's the Exact test to figure out my exact problem since this problem is from last one year.
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Do get your urine checked for routine exam n culture. I hope you must have been through that. So it?s called OAB because no bacteria/germs can be found out in your urine. Then how can it be an infection. U read the following, it will make you understand the difference between the two. Overactive bladder (often called OAB) condition in which the bladder can no longer hold urine normally. If you have an overactive bladder, you might often feel a sudden urge to urinate or experience accidents or leakage ? also known as urinary incontinence. OAB happens when the muscles that control bladder function start to act involuntarily. You may experience OAB if you drink alcohol and caffeine in large quantities. Serious health conditions can also lead to OAB, such as a stroke or nervous system problems, like multiple sclerosis (MS) or Parkinson?s disease. Diabetes and kidney disease can also lead to OAB. In men, an enlarged prostate often results in OAB. What is a UTI? A urinary tract infection (also called a UTI for short) is initially caused by the bladder becoming irritated or inflamed. This bladder inflammation occurs when the healthy bugs in the bladder can?t control the overgrowth of the unhealthy bugs normally in the bladder. This imbalance of unhealthy to healthy bugs in the bladder leads to a UTI. If the infection becomes severe enough, the infection can travel from the bladder to the kidneys and cause a kidney infection. A UTI will often come with these symptoms: A strong urine odor A feeling that you have to urinate often but only produce a small amount of urine The urgency to urinate and not being able to effectively hold the bladder - also known as urinary incontinence Change in urine color. For example, the urine looks cloudy or has a tinge of blood. Pain with urination Feeling under the weather with possibly having a fever, chills, or body aches Having pain in the lower back, the center of the pelvis and the area around the pubic bone.
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