ABSTRACT
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a highly prevalent disorder impacting on millions of people’s lives throughout the world.1,2 Despite its high prevalence, many sufferers do not seek medical attention and are not aware that OAB is treatable. Over the past few years, several changes in terminology and advances in therapy for this condition have occurred. Because of these developments, considerable confusion exists within and outside the medical community with respect to the diagnosis of this burdensome condition. In order to optimize the identification and subsequent diagnosis of individuals who may suffer from OAB, it is important to fully understand the current definition of the term.
