Rovner Eric S, Gomes Cristiano M, Trigo-Rocha Flavio E, Arap Sami, Wein Alan J
Department of Surgery, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculty of medicine, University of São Paulo.
Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo. 2002 Jan-Feb;57(1):39-48. doi: 10.1590/s0041-87812002000100007.
The overactive bladder is characterized by symptoms of frequency, urgency, and urge incontinence, substantially affecting the quality of life of millions of people throughout the world. The symptoms are associated with significant social, psychological, occupational, domestic, physical, and sexual problems. Despite the considerable impact of this condition on quality of life, sufferers are often unwilling to discuss their problem with family members or health care professionals. This situation is unfortunate, for much can be done to alleviate the symptoms of this distressing condition. It is therefore of utmost importance that medical education about symptoms of the overactive bladder and other related problems be improved to help health care professionals identify and treat patients who will benefit from therapy. This article reviews current thinking regarding definition, epidemiology, quality of life effects, evaluation, and management of the overactive bladder.
膀胱过度活动症的特征是尿频、尿急和急迫性尿失禁症状，严重影响着全球数百万人的生活质量。这些症状与严重的社会、心理、职业、家庭、身体和性方面的问题相关。尽管这种病症对生活质量有相当大的影响，但患者往往不愿与家人或医护人员讨论他们的问题。这种情况很不幸，因为有很多方法可以缓解这种令人痛苦的病症的症状。因此，至关重要的是要改进关于膀胱过度活动症症状及其他相关问题的医学教育，以帮助医护人员识别并治疗能从治疗中受益的患者。本文综述了关于膀胱过度活动症的定义、流行病学、对生活质量的影响、评估及管理的当前观点。
