Having an overactive bladder can take a toll on both physical as well as emotional wellbeing of a person. The condition affects over 12 million people and it cannot be left untreated. Thankfully, there several options that can help people with an overactive bladder to lead their life normally again. Here are three ways through which symptoms of an overactive bladder can be managed.

Absorbent products
One of the effective products to aid an overactive bladder is absorbent products. These include pads, liners, and disposable and reusable underwear that can help in absorbing the moisture. These products are made in a way that avoids the liquid from leaking and does not allow the moisture to come in contact with the skin. This allows the user to make sure that they go longer without changing the product. Although there are multiple absorbent products to aid an overactive bladder, each product has a different point of saturation, which means how much longer they can hold the liquid from leaking. In some cases, the difference between the saturation points of two products can vary greatly. Therefore, to make sure which product suits you the best, you must try different ones. Most liners, pads, and undergarments come with waterproof backing. This plays an important role in preventing the liquid from leaking and reaching your clothes. Some products also use a plastic film that lowers the risk of skin irritation, which is caused due to the waterproof lining of the absorbent products.

Medications
In some cases, patients might use medications to get relief from an overactive bladder. However, it is important to consult a doctor before starting any medications. You must also keep making follow-up visits to the doctor to make sure that none of the medications are having bad effects on the body. The medicines usually prescribed for overactive bladder include antidiuretics and diuretics, Mirabegron, antimuscarinics, and antidepressants. While antidiuretics and diuretics are prescribed to people who have issues with urinating during the night, antimuscarinics are prescribed by the doctors to fight incontinence. Mirabegron is prescribed to relax the bladder to allow storing of the urine in order to prevent incontinence. Antidepressants are given to prevent incontinence by improving the urethra muscles.

Botox
This might not be a commonly used product to aid an overactive bladder but it can prove to be an effective muscle relaxer that can help with the condition of an overactive bladder. Botox is administered into the bladder directly. It has also helped a lot of people by increasing their bladder capacity for up to one year after getting the injection. However, botox can come with some complications. Therefore, it is only a suitable product for some people with an overactive bladder.