In recent years, the National Association for Continence conducted nationwide research in which we learned that women with symptoms of overactive bladder, or OAB, are 2-3 times more likely to experience multiple, other medical disorders and diseases than women who don't have OAB. Specifically, they are more likely than others to suffer from gastrointestinal problems, hypertension, obesity, and arthritis. Not surprisingly, these women are, on average, taking 5 - 6 prescription drugs...
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Top 10 Myths About Overactive Bladder
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