Opinion

Podcast

Understanding Overactive Bladder (OAB): Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management in Older Adults

Author(s):

Wayne Kuang, MD,Bilal Chughtai, MD

Key Takeaways

  • OAB exhibits distinct pathophysiological differences in men and women, complicating diagnosis due to symptom overlap with BPH in men.
  • Engaging patients in the diagnostic process is crucial for accurate identification and management of OAB.
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Experts discuss overactive bladder and the impacts on quality of life, distinguishing OAB from BPH, and how a delayed diagnosis can worsen symptoms.

1:51:21 Introduction

1:52:57 Pathophysiological differences of overactive bladder (OAB) in men vs women

1:55:17 Distinguishing OAB from symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

1:56:51 Engaging the patient in the diagnostic process

2:00:55 Quality of life of OAB patients

2:04:28 Long-term clinical implications of delayed diagnosis and treatment in OAB

2:11:26 Patient advocacy for managing OAB

2:14:42 Educational outreach for OAB awareness

2:27:12 Role of primary care providers in management of OAB

2:30:22 Bladder health screening and diagnostics

2:34:47 Summary

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