14 Feb 2025 • Individuals with arthritis face a 37% higher likelihood of developing overactive bladder (OAB), with osteoarthritis (OA) showing the strongest association, according to a new analysis of NHANES data from 2005–2020.

Among 24,436 participants, those with OA had a 40% greater risk of OAB, while rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis did not show a significant correlation.

Researchers suggest that joint degeneration and bladder dysfunction may share underlying inflammatory or neurological pathways.

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