Overactive bladder (OAB) is characterized by urinary urgency, often accompanied by frequent urination, nighttime urination, and sometimes urgency incontinence. These symptoms occur in the absence of another obvious cause, such as urinary infection or significant bladder outlet obstruction.

Evaluation focuses on symptoms, urinalysis, bladder emptying, and identifying contributing conditions.

Treatment may include behavioral modification, pelvic floor therapy, medications, bladder Botox, and neuromodulation.