Mar 24, 2025 · Children can have an overactive bladder too. WebMD looks at incontinence in children, what causes frequent urination, and how to treat bedwetting.

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a type of voiding dysfunction that results in the urge to urinate frequently and urgently. If your child has OAB, they may not make it to the bathroom in time to prevent an …

Sep 26, 2017 · Some wetting is common in kids, but not after a certain age. Learn about overactive bladder in kids, from symptoms to causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

There are many causes of bladder and voiding problems in children. Although parents often worry that their child’s problem will be due to an abnormality in the urinary or neurological systems (called …

Bladder control issues are common in children. CHOP’s DOVE Center can diagnose and treat your child’s urinary dysfunction. What is voiding dysfunction?Voiding dysfunction is a general term that …

Apr 18, 2017 · An overactive bladder is one of the common causes of urinary incontinence. The bladder itself tries to void frequently, often without sending the signal to the brain to warn the child that...

Jun 26, 2025 · An overactive bladder (OAB) in children is a condition where the bladder muscle contracts involuntarily. These contractions create a sudden, powerful urge to urinate, even when the …

Jun 26, 2024 · In the pediatric literature, OAB is often referred to as urge syndrome and is best characterized by frequent episodes of an urgent need to void, countered by contraction of the pelvic …

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition that causes children to feel the need to urinate frequently and suddenly. It can lead to daytime accidents and bedwetting at night, which can cause anxiety and …

While this may be true for some children, OAB can and does happen to children. In fact, Cedars-Sinai notes that in children, OAB belongs under the umbrella term “dysfunctional voiding,” which also …