What is the main cause of overactive bladder?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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Overactive bladder describes a combination of symptoms that can include a frequent urge to urinate and waking up at night to urinate. Causes can include weak muscles, nerve damage, use of medications, alcohol or caffeine, infection, and being overweight.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Would removal of the prostate result in erectile dysfunction?

Removal of prostate can happen with or without removal of surrounding nerves based on the patient's condition. Persons whose nerves are spared may have erectile dysfunction for mostly 2 years or so post surgery which regains back slowly. Persons whose nerves are removed may have permanent erection issues and may need medications for it.

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I'm having a lot of trouble with infections on the foreskin of my penis. I'm noticing rashes on the inner part, a white layer forming, and there's a strange smell. It's really bothering mewhat might be causing this and what can I do to treat it?

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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My 71-year-old father was diagnosed with prostate cancer after a biopsy showed grade 24. The doctor recommended removing his prostate gland and testis, but he's currently taking homeopathic medicine like sabal serulata 200. Is surgery really necessary at this stage, or can his condition be managed with medicines? We're open to homeopathy, Ayurveda, herbal treatments, or even combining them with allopathy if it helps avoid surgery.

yes surgery is advised

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