To be honest, it is most likely for adults to have an overactive bladder than for kids.
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It is not uncommon for children to have an overactive bladder, especially while they are still developing. This can be due to various reasons such as holding urine for too long, urinary tract infection, or stress. It is always best to consult a healthcare provider if this is a concern.
An overactive bladder is a condition characterized by a sudden urge to urinate that may be difficult to control. It can lead to frequent urination and incontinence. Treatment options include behavioral therapies, medication, and, in some cases, surgery.
Bladder irritants are substances that can aggravate the bladder and potentially lead to urgency, frequency, or incontinence. Common bladder irritants include caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, artificial sweeteners, acidic foods, and citrus fruits. It is recommended to limit or avoid these irritants if you have bladder sensitivity or overactive bladder symptoms.
The exact cause of interstitial cystitis is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve a combination of factors including bladder inflammation, a defective lining of the bladder, an overactive immune system, and nerve problems. It can also be triggered by certain foods, stress, and other chronic health conditions.
The wall of the urinary bladder should not be > 3 mm thick when distended and not > 5 mm thick when decompressed. The thickened wall could be due to the edema (swelling) of the wall which can happen due to the inflammation(cystitis) or the thickening could be due to the deposition of urinary sediments on the walls of the bladder. These are the 2 commonest causes. Bladder cancer is another cause. Generally if you are diagnosed with thickening of the bladder you will be sent to a urologist and have a cystoscopy performed.
Anticholinergics are used to block the action of acetylcholine in the brain and body. They are prescribed to treat conditions such as overactive bladder, asthma, and to reduce tremors in Parkinson's disease.