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Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition that prevents you from controlling when and how much you urinate. If you have OAB, you might experience one or more of the following:
If you have bladder control issues, you’re not alone. Millions of people in senior living facilities are in the same situation. In fact, more than 70% of long-term care residents are not in complete control of their urinary bladder function.1
OAB is not a normal part of aging. It’s a treatable condition. And there is a safe and effective way to treat it — right where you live.
Medications known as anticholinergics are a common treatment option for OAB. However, if you’re already taking drugs for other medical conditions, you may not be a candidate for OAB medication due to possible interactions with your current medications.2,3
A therapy called percutaneous tibial neuromodulation (PTNM), delivered by the NUROTM system, can help you take back control of your bladder — and your life. It doesn’t cause side effects* like medications can.4
The most common side effects of PTNM are temporary and include mild pain or skin inflammation at or near the stimulation site.
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CMS Manual System. Department of Health & Human Services. Dec 2016. Pgs. 291-326.