Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common urological condition characterized by a sudden and frequent urge to urinate that may be difficult to control. Individuals with OAB may experience urinary urgency, often accompanied by urinary frequency and sometimes urinary incontinence (involuntary leakage of urine).
This condition can significantly impact quality of life, causing discomfort, embarrassment, and disruptions to daily activities.
Common symptoms of overactive bladder include:
Urinary urgency
The sudden and intense need to urinate that may be difficult to postpone.-
Urinary frequency
Having to urinate more often than usual, including waking up multiple times during the night to urinate (nocturia).
Urge incontinence
Involuntary leakage of urine following a strong urge to urinate.
Risk factors for developing overactive bladder include age, gender (more common in women), certain medical conditions, neurological disorders, and lifestyle factors such as excessive caffeine or alcohol consumption.
Treatment options for overactive bladder may include:
Behavioral techniques: Bladder training, fluid management, and pelvic floor exercises can help improve bladder control.
Medications: Anticholinergic or beta-3 adrenergic agonist medications can help reduce bladder spasms and control symptoms.-
Neuromodulation: Electrical stimulation therapy may be used to modulate nerve activity and improve bladder function.
Lifestyle modifications: Avoiding bladder irritants, maintaining a healthy weight, and practicing good bathroom habits can help manage OAB symptoms.
It is important for individuals experiencing symptoms of overactive bladder to consult a healthcare provider for proper evaluation, diagnosis, and personalized treatment recommendations to effectively manage the condition and improve quality of life.
What is Axonics Sacral Neuromodular Therapy?
Axonics Therapy is a clinically proven solution for treating symptoms of overactive bladder (including urinary urgency incontinence), bowel (fecal) incontinence, and urinary retention. Axonics Therapy provides gentle stimulation to the nerves that control the bladder and bowel, which can restore normal control and result in symptom improvement.
There are many reasons patients choose Axonics Therapy including:
Outpatient Procedure
Minimally Invasive
Majority of patients only require Ibuprofen or Tylenol postop
MRI safe
New rechargable bettery technology could last a lifetime
How It Works
Overactive bladder, fecal incontinence or urinary retention symptoms may be caused by abnormal communication between the brain and the bladder and bowel.
As your bladder and bowel fills, nerve signals are sent to your brain to alert you.
2. The brain sends nerve signals down to empty your bladder and bowel.
3. Axonics Therapy uses a miniature implant to provide gentle stimulation to the nerves that control the bladder and bowel. This can help restore normal communication between the brain and the bladder and bowel, which can results in an improvement of your symptoms.
Am I a Candidate for Axonics?
It is up to you and your healthcare provider to determine if you are a good candidate for Axonics Therapy which is an approved treatment for patients suffering from:
Overactive bladder (OAB) - the urgent need to urinate which may result in frequent urination and/or incontinence (leakage) episodes
Urinary frequency - the need to urinate 8 or more times a day, which may or may not be associated with urgency
Fecal (bowel) incontinence – involuntary loss of stool which may or may not be associated with urgency
Non-obstructive urinary retention (UR) – the inability to empty the bladder which may result in trouble urinating or frequent small voids
Axonics Therapy is also indicated for patients who have failed conservative treatments, such as lifestyle changes, physical therapy, or medications.
Axonics Therapy offers a choice between two long-lasting implant device options to match your lifestyle.
The only truly recharge-free SNM therapy option available
Longest-lived recharge-free device, providing therapy for 10 to 20 years*
Small and thin design for patient comfort
Allows you to safely undergo a full-body MRI**
Miniaturized, rechargeable device
Designed to provide therapy for 20 years or more
Gives you the freedom to go up to 6-10 months between charging*
Allows you to safely undergo a full-body MRI**
*Depending on therapy settings
**Under certain conditions. For more information visit www.axonics.com/MRI
Conclusion
If you're experiencing urinary urgency, often accompanied by urinary frequency and sometimes urinary incontinence (involuntary leakage of urine), find out if Axonics may be right for you.
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