Millions of Americans are frustrated with their urinary problems. More specifically, the need to urinate multiple times a day and night and leaking urine is frustrating to many people over the age of 45. Fortunately, there have been successful advances in the herbal treatment of common urinary problems.
Overactive bladder (OAB) refers to a group of symptoms that cause a sudden need to urinate or the urge to urinate. OAB affects up to 40 percent of women and 30 percent of men in the United States.11 The most common symptom isa sudden, uncontrolled need or urge to urinate.12 For some, OAB causes leakage of urine. An additional symptom is the need to urinate many times during the day or night. OAB is different from incontinence, where there is a leakage of urine.
