A Comprehensive Review of Overactive Bladder Pathophysiology: On the Way to Tailored Treatment

ConclusionsThere is a temptation to label OAB as “idiopathic” without obvious causation, given the poorly understood nature of its pathophysiology. OAB should be seen as a complex, multifactorial symptom syndrome, resulting from multiple potential pathophysiological mechanisms. Identification of the underlying causes on an individual basis may lead to the definition of OAB phenotypes, paving the way for personalised medical care.Patient summaryOveractive bladder (OAB) is a storage symptom syndrome with multiple possible causes. Identification of the mechanisms causing a patient to experience OAB symptoms may help tailor treatment to individual patients and improve outcomes.
Source: European Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research