1. The clinician should engage in a diagnostic process to document symptoms and signs that characterize OAB and exclude other disorders that could be the cause of the patient’s symptoms; the minimum requirements for this process are a careful history, physical exam, and urinalysis. Clinical Princ...
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and your medical history. Urinalysis. This checks your pee for infections, blood, or other signs of problems. Neurological exam. Your doctor will check for evidence of problems with reflexes. Bladder scan. This imaging test can measure how much urine is...
1. The clinician should engage in a diagnostic process to document symptoms and signs that characterize OAB and exclude other disorders that could be the cause of the patient’s symptoms; the minimum requirements for this process are a careful history, physical exam, and urinalysis. Clinical Princ...
(BMI), demographics, or vital signs between both groups. The OAB group was found to have higher HOMA-IR level (3.11± 1.18 vs. 2.13± 1.03 in controls,p= 0.020), prevalence of metabolic syndrome, and hypertension when compared to the control group. Additionally, OAB symptom severity as ...
Your doctor may also perform a physical examination and look for signs of damage to the nerves that supply the bladder and rectum. Depending on the findings of the examination your doctor may refer you to a neurologist (a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the nervous...
Dehydration can affect how your urine smells and looks. When dehydrated, your urine will look dark-colored and have a strong or ammonia-like smell. Other signs that you might be dehydrated include: Dry mouth Dry skin Feeling very thirsty ...
Call your doctor if you have symptoms like blood or bloody discharge, signs of an infection, or discomfort or pain from a pessary. They may recommend you come in for another fitting or prescribe anantibiotic. Takeaways If you have trouble with stress incontinence or prolapse, a pessary may ...