Sometimes minor nerve damage is caused by surgery or childbearing. Some men with the symptoms of overactive bladder have an enlarged prostate rather than an overactive bladder. An enlarged prostate is not a bladder-related problem. A doctor can tell you whether your symptoms are due to an overactive bladder, an enlarged prostate, or both conditions. To learn more about the bladder control system, see How the Bladder Works .
Overactive bladder can usually be simply and effectively treated.
Just one capsule once a day reduces the frequency and intensity of bladder contractions all day and all night. Before treatment, patients reported an average of 22 to 23 wetting accidents per week. Before treatment, patients in both groups reported going to the bathroom an average of 11 times over 24 hours. Some others may include headache, constipation, and abdominal pain. You may want to start by talking to your family doctor or, if you are a woman, you can discuss your symptoms with a gynecologist .