Overactive Bladder (OAB): Causes, Symptoms, Natural Home Remedies, and Lifestyle Tips

Overactive Bladder (OAB): Causes, Symptoms, Natural Home Remedies, and Lifestyle Tips

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What is an Overactive Bladder (OAB)?

Overactive bladder (OAB), also known as bladder hypertonicity, is a condition marked by poor bladder control, leading to a sudden and frequent urge to urinate, even when the bladder isn't full.

Common Causes of Overactive Bladder

  • Kidney stones, bladder stones, or bladder tumors.

  • Bladder inflammation or infections (bacterial or otherwise).

  • Anatomical deformities of the bladder.

  • Poorly managed or uncontrolled diabetes.

  • Recurrent or chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs).


  • Symptoms of Overactive Bladder

  • Sudden and urgent need to urinate.

  • Frequent urination, both day and night.

  • Bladder spasms or cramping.

  • Urinary incontinence (involuntary urine leakage).

  • Bed-wetting or leaking urine during sleep.


  • Effective Home Remedies for Overactive Bladder

  • Adding chilli peppers to your meals may help reduce OAB symptoms by modulating bladder nerve activity.

  • Make a paste using fresh amla. Add a pinch of turmeric (haldi) and 1 teaspoon of honey. Consume 1 teaspoon of this mixture daily for 4 weeks to support bladder health.

  • Cornsilk is known for its natural soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help relax the bladder muscles.

  • Water-soluble extracts from pumpkin seeds (kaddu) have been shown to improve bladder function and reduce urinary frequency.

  • Prepare a sugar syrup by heating 4 tablespoons of sugar in 1 glass of water. Mix 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf) and 2 tablespoons of this syrup into 1 glass of warm milk. Drink this daily to ease bladder discomfort.


  • Lifestyle Tips to Manage Overactive Bladder Naturally

  • Maintain a healthy weight according to your age and height.

  • Practice Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles.

  • Include regular full-body workouts in your routine.

  • Limit or eliminate alcohol and caffeinated drinks.

  • Address any underlying infections promptly.

  • Keep blood sugar levels under control if you have diabetes.

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