urology paediatrics
Estimated Bladder Capacity (Age-based)
Estimates expected bladder capacity by age. Used in urodynamics and to assess functional bladder capacity.
Score interpretation
Markedly reduced capacity
→ Investigate: overactive bladder, IC/BPS, radiation cystitis, bladder cancer; cystoscopy and urodynamics
Reduced capacity
→ Bladder training; antimuscarinics (oxybutynin, solifenacin) for OAB; review medications
Normal or increased capacity
→ Normal range; assess voiding diary; manage symptoms conservatively
Interpretation bands for the Bladder Capacity. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Mirabegron (Overactive Bladder — Elderly) · Beta-3 Adrenoceptor Agonist
- Sildenafil (Paediatric — PPHN / PAH) · PDE5 Inhibitor (Paediatric Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Trospium Chloride · Antimuscarinic — Overactive Bladder
- Darifenacin · M3-Selective Antimuscarinic — Overactive Bladder
- Fesoterodine fumarate · Antimuscarinic (overactive bladder)
- Oxybutynin hydrochloride · Antimuscarinic (overactive bladder)
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.