Overactive Bladder
Urology Swapna Nair•Gender: Female•Age: 47 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 2 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Frequent, sudden urge to urinate that is difficult to control
- Voiding urine 14-16 times during the day
- Waking up 4 times a night to urinate
- Anxiety when traveling due to fear of not finding a restroom
Clinical Assessment
Presented with severe overactive bladder symptoms. Conventional anticholinergic medications caused dry mouth and constipation, leading her to seek alternative care.
Diagnostic Investigations: Urodynamic study showing detrusor muscle instability during the bladder filling phase.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Remedies selected to tone the detrusor muscle, soothe bladder nerve endings, and restore normal autonomic control.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Causticum and Equisetum Hyemale
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Gradual bladder training (delaying urination by 10-15 minutes), avoiding bladder irritants, and pelvic floor exercises.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 6 months- Urinary frequency reduced to a normal 7-8 times daily
- Nocturia episodes reduced to 1 time per night
- Significant improvement in sudden, uncontrollable urinary urgency
- Sustained improvement during follow-up and improved quality of life
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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