Spasmodic Bladder

A spastic bladder, also known as an overactive bladder, describes a sudden, hard-to-control urge to urinate, due to involuntary contractions of the bladder muscle. It's a common condition that can affect quality of life.

Common symptoms: An urgent need to urinate, increased frequency during the day and night, and, at times, urine leakage before reaching the bathroom.

When to seek care? When frequent or urgent urges to urinate interfere with sleep, work, or daily activities.

Which specialist treats it? The urologist is the one suited to study the spastic bladder, with support from the general practitioner at the first consultation and from the nephrologist when kidney function is being evaluated. Discussing these symptoms with a professional helps to identify their cause.