bladder

Overactive bladder? Avoid these foods

Having an overactive bladder can make almost any task a difficult one. Trying to sleep at night with the constant urge to urinate can be more than just irritating – it can prevent you from getting any real rest. And a long car ride to visit family? Completely out of the question, unless you’ve planned ...click here to read more

Atonic or neurogenic bladder: Signs, symptoms, and causes

Literally millions of Americans suffer from atonic or neurogenic bladder. The atonic bladder signs vary from person to person, but the worst of the neurogenic bladder symptoms is the inability to control bladder function. Atonic bladder occurs due to a nerve signaling problem that may occur after a stroke, spinal injury, or tumor. The condition causes the bladder to be in one of three states: flaccid, spastic, or a mix of the two. Flaccid refers to the bladder not being able to contract, resulting in urinary overflow. Spastic refers to the bladder sustaining involuntary contractions, producing feelings of wanting to urinate despite not having a full bladder. Mixed refers to having a combination of both flaccid and spastic bladder. Atonic bladder often requires the uses of catheterization, as normal bladder control is absent. Tests involving the measurement of urine flow and imaging are often done to reach a diagnosis. Neurogenic or atonic bladder symptoms can be linked to a destruction of nerves. Essentially, it is bladder dysfunction ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infection prevention may be possible with iron-grabbing molecules, vaccination under research

A urinary tract infection is one of the most common forms of bacterial infection, which accounts for millions of doctor and hospital emergency visits in the United States every year. Now, scientists may have found a urinary tract infection prevention that could potentially be administered one day in the form of a vaccination. A team ...click here to read more

The reason why asparagus makes your pee smell

Ever noticed that when you consume asparagus your pee has a different odor? Maybe you have noticed it but never thought to yourself why this occurs. Well, science has now unveiled the mystery behind this phenomenon and the answer depends on your genetic makeup. Researchers looked at data from over 6,900 people and found that ...click here to read more

Causes of foamy urine: Proteinuria, urinary tract infection, and kidney disease

There are numerous causes of foamy urine, including proteinuria, urinary tract infection, and kidney disease. Foamy urine appears to have a lot of bubbles resembling foam. Causes of foamy urine can range from completely being harmless to being indicative of a more serious health condition. If foamy urine occurs occasionally, you probably don’t have anything ...click here to read more

Frequent urination risk higher in men with larger waist circumference: Study

Frequent urination risk is higher in men with larger waist circumference. The researchers found that men with waist measuring over than 100cm were three times more likely to report urinary problems, compared to men with a waist circumference of 90cm or less. Larger waist circumference was also associated with higher blood pressure, heart disease, type ...click here to read more

Urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse awareness is lacking among most women: Study

Urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse awareness is lacking among most women. Knowing the signs and symptoms of these conditions can help start the treatment sooner, but unfortunately, many women are unfamiliar with these conditions and their symptoms, so treatment is often delayed. This lack of knowledge was seen to be more common ...click here to read more

Pyuria (pus in urine) causes and treatments

Pyuria is a condition in which excess white blood cells, or pus, are present in the urine. Urine will appear cloudy and can also be a sign for a urinary tract infection (UTI). Pyuria can also be an indication of a sepsis infection or pneumonia in older adults. Some people may experience sterile pyuria in ...click here to read more