Overactive Bladder Treatment in Central London
Overactive Bladder (OAB) management at LSDC Healthcare is delivered by consultant urological surgeons with specialist expertise in functional bladder disorders.
We provide a structured, stepwise, evidence-based approach to diagnosing and treating OAB, tailored to symptom severity, underlying cause, and patient preference.
Care is delivered in a private, consultant-led setting in the City of London, ensuring discretion, continuity, and access to the full spectrum of modern bladder therapies.
What is Overactive Bladder (OAB)?
Overactive bladder is a clinical syndrome characterised by:
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Urgency (a sudden, compelling need to pass urine)
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Increased urinary frequency
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Nocturia (night-time urination)
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Urge urinary incontinence (in some patients)
OAB can occur with or without incontinence and may be idiopathic or associated with neurological, urological, or metabolic conditions.
Who is Overactive Bladder Treatment for?
This service is suitable for patients with:
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Persistent urinary urgency or frequency
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Urge urinary incontinence
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Night-time urinary symptoms affecting sleep
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Poor response or intolerance to first-line treatments
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Symptoms impacting work, travel, or quality of life
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Suspected neurogenic or functional bladder disorders
Both men and women are assessed and treated.
Clinical Benefits and Indications
Clinical benefits include:
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Accurate diagnosis of bladder dysfunction
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Differentiation between OAB and other causes of symptoms
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Tailored, stepwise treatment rather than trial-and-error
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Reduction in urgency, frequency, and incontinence episodes
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Improved quality of life and confidence
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Long-term symptom control
Key indications include:
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Refractory urinary urgency or incontinence
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Diagnostic uncertainty
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Escalation beyond conservative measures
How LSDC Delivers This Differently
OAB care at LSDC Healthcare is defined by:
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Consultant-led assessment and decision-making
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Structured escalation through conservative, medical, and procedural options
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Careful exclusion of infection, obstruction, and malignancy
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Access to advanced therapies including intravesical treatments
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Individualised risk–benefit counselling
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Integration with pelvic floor and continence services
Patients receive medical bladder care, not protocol-driven prescribing alone.
Diagnostics and Investigations Involved
Investigations are tailored to symptoms and may include:
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Detailed bladder and voiding history
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Bladder diary analysis
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Urine analysis and culture
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Ultrasound to assess bladder emptying
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Urodynamic testing (selected cases)
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Flexible cystoscopy (if indicated)
Testing is targeted and clinically justified.
Treatment Options for Overactive Bladder
Treatment follows a stepwise, evidence-based pathway, which may include:
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Lifestyle and fluid management strategies
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Bladder retraining and pelvic floor therapy
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Oral medications (anticholinergics or beta-3 agonists)
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Intravesical botulinum toxin (bladder Botox) injections for refractory symptoms
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Neuromodulation therapies (selected cases)
Your consultant will recommend the most appropriate options based on response and tolerance.
Recovery, Follow-Up and Ongoing Care
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Most treatments are outpatient-based
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Symptom response is reviewed regularly
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Side effects are monitored proactively
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Escalation to advanced therapies if required
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Repeat or maintenance treatment planned where effective
Insurance and Self-Pay
Overactive bladder assessment and treatment are commonly covered by UK private medical insurers, including Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Vitality and WPA, subject to policy terms and authorisation.
Some advanced therapies may require specific approval.
Self-pay patients receive transparent consultant-led pricing, discussed in advance.
LSDC Healthcare
A couple of minutes outside Liverpool St Station, this excellent facility is conveniently located for Medical consultations in London.
This facility is open during the evenings making it an excellent choice for busy professionals.
Book An Overactive Bladder Consultation
If urinary urgency, frequency, or incontinence is affecting your daily life, our consultants provide expert diagnosis and access to the full range of modern OAB treatments in Central London.
FAQ — Overactive Bladder (OAB)
What causes overactive bladder?
OAB is caused by involuntary bladder muscle activity. It may be idiopathic or related to neurological, hormonal, or urological factors.
Is overactive bladder the same as incontinence?
No. OAB refers to urgency and frequency, with or without incontinence.
What treatments are available?
Treatment includes lifestyle measures, medication, bladder retraining, and advanced options such as bladder botulinum toxin injections.
When is bladder Botox considered?
Bladder Botox is considered when symptoms persist despite conservative and oral medical treatment.
Will I need invasive tests?
Not always. Investigations are only performed when clinically indicated to guide treatment safely.
Is overactive bladder covered by private insurance?
Assessment and many treatments are usually covered by UK private medical insurers, subject to policy terms.