Private Treatment For an Overactive Bladder
Our leading HCA UK surgeons offer multi-disciplinary treatment for the symptoms of an overactive bladder
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Need to know
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Symptoms of overactive bladder syndrome icon plus
Overactive bladder syndrome is increasingly commonplace. The symptoms can vary, but may include:
- Urgency. Getting a sudden urgent desire to pass urine. You are not able to put off going to the toilet, regardless of how recently you may have emptied your bladder.
- Frequency. Going to the toilet more often than you usually would.
- Nocturia. Waking to go to the toilet more than once during the night.
- Urge incontinence. Leaking of urine before you can get to the toilet when you have a feeling of urgency.
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Screening and diagnosis icon plus
Your consultant will speak to you about your problem and general health. They may examine you and perform an internal examination. You will have a urine test to check for an infection. You will be asked to record the frequency and volume of the urine you pass. You may also have a flow test, which includes passing urine into a device to measure the strength of your flow and check whether you can empty your bladder completely. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
There are a variety of forms of treatment for overactive bladder syndrome. These include:
- Some general lifestyle measures which may help such as adjusting the amount of fluids that are drunk, or possibly cutting out caffeine.
- Bladder training is the main treatment. This can work well in up to half of cases. Medication may be advised instead of, or in addition to, bladder training.
- Pelvic floor exercises may also be advised in some cases. If the above treatments are unsuccessful, there is the option of surgery.
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Our facilities
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Prostate Centre
18 Devonshire Street
London W1G 7AQ
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
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020 7079 4344