Overactive Bladder: symptoms and which specialist to see

Overactive Bladder

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Overactive bladder is a condition in which the bladder contracts involuntarily, creating an urgent and frequent need to urinate.

Common symptoms: It usually includes a sudden urgency to go to the bathroom, an increase in the number of urinations during the day and night, and, at times, urine leakage.

When to see a doctor? It's worth consulting when these symptoms interfere with rest, work, or daily life.

Which specialist treats it? The urologist is the appropriate professional to study overactive bladder; the nephrologist and, in women, the gynecologist may take part depending on the case. Discussing this discomfort with a specialist helps to better understand its origin and management options.

Data on 229 doctors who treat overactive bladder

Typical price

$800 MXN

33% above the national median

50% charge between $600 and $1,000 MXN

100% with verified license

Insurance accepted

GNP Seguros 14 MetLife 11 AXA Seguros 11 Allianz 10 Mapfre 10 Seguros Atlas 10

Which specialist treats overactive bladder?

An overactive bladder should be evaluated by a urologist. A general practitioner can provide an initial assessment, and an emergency physician may get involved if symptoms are severe. See a doctor if you have frequent urinary urgency or leakage.

Urologist General Practitioner Emergency Physician