A New Perspective on the Etiology of Overactive Bladder Syndrome—Could Overactive Bladder Syndrome Be Associated With Altered Perception of Somatic Sensations as a Result of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? A Case-Control Study
- Author:
Tuncay TOPRAK
1
;
Basar AYRIBAS
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:International Neurourology Journal 2025;29(1):48-55
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study aimed to investigate the potential role of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), altered perception of bodily sensations, and somatization in the etiology of overactive bladder (OAB).
Methods:A total of 124 participants were included in the study. The case group consisted of 63 female patients diagnosed with OAB, and the control group comprised 61 age-matched healthy females. Demographic data were collected from all participants. All participants completed the OAB Questionnaire-V8 (OABQ-V8), Obsessive Beliefs Questionnaire-44 (OBQ-44), Body Sensations Questionnaire (BSQ), and Somatosensory Amplification Scale (SSAS).
Results:There were no statistically significant differences between the groups in terms of age, education, or marital status. The OAB group demonstrated significantly higher scores on the OABQ-V8, OBQ-44, BSQ, and SSAS. Furthermore, the OABQ-V8 score exhibited a significant positive correlation with the OBQ-44, BSQ, and SSAS scores.
Conclusions:This study offers a new perspective on the psychological aspects of OAB, suggesting that OAB symptoms may result from heightened bodily sensations and subsequent somatization associated with OCD.
