Medical Intel

An overactive bladder isn’t just part of getting older. Dr. Andrew Sokol, a female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgeon, discusses the symptoms and causes of overactive bladder, as well as what we can do to treat it.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel, where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights, and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. In today’s episode, we talk to Dr. Andrew Sokol, a female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, about overactive bladder. Dr. Sokol discusses why this very common condition is not a normal part of aging and how it can be treated with both lifestyle changes and more advanced treatments. He also talks about why that 8 glasses of water you’ve been told to drink may be doing more harm than good. Host: Thanks for joining us. Dr. Sokol: Thanks so much for having me. Host: Why is this topic top-of-mind today? What’s important to know? Dr. Sokol: Right, so, ove