Product Description

The frequent urge to urinate is a bothersome affliction that can cause significant physical, social, and psychological problems. More Americans deal with this condition (overactive bladder or OAB) than suffer from depression, yet embarrassment and anxiety prevent perhaps sixty percent of them from reporting the problem to their doctors. This book offers a complete resource for dealing with this condition. Learn exactly what OAB is, and how it is diagnosed, who is most at risk and what other common problems tend to occur in conjunction with it. Find out when you should seek a doctor’s help, what to ask when you do, and what medications are available to treat the disorder. Exercises and questionnaires help you assess and manage your own symptoms. Explore cognitive-behavioral techniques, pelvic muscle exercises, and alternative therapies that can help control the condition and its effects.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #619075 in Books
• Published on: 2004-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

From the Publisher
The latest physical techniques and cognitive-behavioral strategies for coping with overactive bladder

About the Author
Diane K. Newman, RNC, is codirector of the Penn Center for Continence and Pelvic Health at the University of Pennsylvania. She is an expert in overactive bladder and urinary incontinence and has treated people with this and related problems for over 15 years. She is a frequent lecturer on continence issues national and internationally.

Alan Wein, MD, is the head of the urology division at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a premiere speaker on overactive bladder and other incontinence issues for major pharmaceutical companies around the world.