Medical therapy for the overactive bladder in the elderly
Open Access
- 1 July 2002
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Age and Ageing
- Vol. 31 (4) , 241-246
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/31.4.241
Abstract
The overactive bladder is the commonest underlying bladder disorder causing urinary incontinence in elderly people. Management of the condition relies upon a holistic assessment of the problem, lifestyle adjustment, behavioural management and drug therapy. The majority of currently available drugs rely on their anti-muscarinic properties for efficacy. Both behavioural techniques and drug therapy are effective in treatment of the elderly and each modality has a particular role to play in successful treatment and maintenance of this condition.Keywords
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