Why Women Ignore Bladder Problems — OAB with Dr. Anita Patel | Endoskopik Klinik

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Anita Patel from Endoskopik Klinik & Hospital for a candid conversation on Overactive Bladder (OAB) — a condition millions of women experience but rarely talk about.
We cover everything from early warning signs and what triggers OAB, to how it's diagnosed and what modern treatment options look like — including non-surgical approaches most people don't know exist.
Conversation is in English and Hindi.
Topics covered in this episode:
– Introduction to OAB (00:00)
– Why patients delay treatment (02:28)
– How to know if it's normal or OAB (04:23)
– Can bedwetting continue into adulthood? (05:53)
– Symptoms of OAB (06:48)
– Can caffeine and spicy foods trigger OAB? (08:00)
– Which women are more at risk? (11:52)
– Stress, anxiety and the bladder (13:57)
– Why women stay silent about bladder issues (15:48)
– What happens during an OAB diagnosis? (17:02)
– Are Kegel exercises helpful? (22:35)
– Does OAB need invasive treatment? (22:48)
– Treatment options for OAB (25:48)
– When is surgical treatment needed? (27:46)
– Lifestyle changes to manage OAB (32:01)
– Why women experience more bladder problems than men (34:23)
About Dr. Anita Patel: Specialist at Endoskopik Klinik & Hospital with expertise in women's health and urology.
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