Overactive Bladder: symptoms and which specialist to see

Overactive Bladder

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Overactive bladder is a condition in which the bladder contracts involuntarily, creating an urgent and frequent need to urinate.

Common symptoms: It usually includes a sudden urgency to go to the bathroom, an increase in the number of urinations during the day and night, and, at times, urine leakage.

When to see a doctor? It's worth consulting when these symptoms interfere with rest, work, or daily life.

Which specialist treats it? The urologist is the appropriate professional to study overactive bladder; the nephrologist and, in women, the gynecologist may take part depending on the case. Discussing this discomfort with a specialist helps to better understand its origin and management options.

Data on 256 doctors who treat overactive bladder

Typical price

$800 MXN

33% above the national median

50% charge between $600 and $1,000 MXN

100% with verified license

Insurance accepted

GNP Seguros15 MetLife12 AXA Seguros12 Allianz11 Mapfre11 Seguros Atlas11

Which specialist treats overactive bladder?

An overactive bladder should be evaluated by a urologist. A general practitioner can provide an initial assessment, and an emergency physician may get involved if symptoms are severe. See a doctor if you have frequent urinary urgency or leakage.

Urologist General Practitioner Emergency Physician