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Can Overactive Bladder Cause Back Pain?

Overactive bladder, or urge incontinence, is a condition characterized by sudden urges to urinate and loss of bladder control. The condition has few complications, and does not typically cause back pain.

  1. Symptoms

    • The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists three main symptoms of urge incontinence. These include frequent urination during both daytime and nighttime, urgent desire to urinate and involuntary leaking or incomplete emptying of the bladder.

    Complications

    • The U.S. National Library of Medicine notes that individuals with urge incontinence seldom experience physical complications. Most commonly, complications of the disorder are psychological or social.

    Urinary Tract Infection

    • Certain syndromes or factors may mimic the effects of overactive bladder, notes the Mayo Clinic. This includes urinary tract infection, which may present additional symptoms including back pain.

    Proper Diagnosis

    • Proper diagnosis of overactive bladder must rule out other potential causes of bladder symptoms, reports the Mayo Clinic.

    Additional Factors

    • The Mayo Clinic cites additional factors associated with overactive bladder that include bladder tumors, bladder stones and inflammation near the urinary tract.

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