Category Archives: Bladder

Bladder training may be a beneficial treatment for urinary incontinence and urge incontinence. Urinary incontinence is when urine leaks occur, and urge incontinence is a form of urine leakage resulting from a strong urge to urinate. Bladder training is a type of behavioral therapy for retraining the bladder in order to prevent leaks. The goal ...click here to read more

Overactive bladder is a problem where the bladder-storage function becomes impaired, resulting in a sudden urge to urinate. In some cases, the urge may be so strong that it can result in leaks before you can reach the bathroom – this is known as incontinence. Overactive bladder can be an embarrassing condition to live with, ...click here to read more

Chronic kidney disease can be heavily influenced by heart disease, type 2 diabetes, depression, heart failure, and blood pressure. Maintaining proper heart health is also important for your kidneys. If left unattended, chronic kidney disease can ultimately lead to kidney failure. Below you will find a selection of our articles discussing chronic kidney disease, related ...click here to read more

Urinary incontinence is often related to female health issues, but males can suffer from a leaky bladder, too. For this reason, there are male incontinence products to help men improve their daily lives without the worry of leaks. Uncontrollable urination or urinary incontinence occurs in 11 to 34 percent of older men, but it is ...click here to read more

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

When many of us need to urinate, we simply go to the bathroom, do our business, and flush it all down. But if you take a brief moment to have a look at the color of your urine, you could gain valuable insight into your health. Seeing your urine, which is normally pale yellow, in ...click here to read more

If gallstones are not properly treated, they can lead to complications including cholecystitis, cholangitis, gallbladder cancer, gangrene, and pancreatitis. Gallstones are solid crystalized deposits that form from cholesterol and bile pigments in the gallbladder. There are two types of gallstones: cholesterol gallstones and pigment gallstones. Cholesterol gallstones account for 80 percent of gallstones and are usually ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not only common among seniors, but among those with dementia, too. Furthermore, UTIs among the seniors are often misdiagnosed for dementia, or may be overlooked if a person has dementia, because UTIs in dementia can lead to delirium. If a person already has dementia, it may be difficult for them to ...click here to read more

Millions of women suffer from urinary incontinence (UI), and while many people believe it is simply an age-related issue, it can, in fact, affect younger people, too. Noticing the symptoms early and identifying the cause can help women with urinary incontinence get back to enjoying life. (See: Common Incontinence Products) Urinary incontinence in women can ...click here to read more

Overactive bladder is a condition characterized by an increase in urinary frequency and urgency, resulting from nerve damage, frequent urinary tract infections, and other conditions. Although diet and exercise can aid in overactive bladder, herbal remedies can also go a long way in relieving the symptoms, as well as reducing the frequency of urinary tract ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are preventable, but some people are more prone to developing a UTI than others. A UTI occurs when bacteria enter a part of the urinary tract system. UTIs are more common in women than men because the female urethra is shorter, which means less distance to travel for bacteria. UTIs can ...click here to read more

Going to the bathroom seems like a pretty natural part of your day. Still, you may be wondering how often you should pee. Normally, when we consume fluids, our bladder begins to fill. As it reaches its capacity, it sends a signal to the brain to prompt you to go to the bathroom to urinate. ...click here to read more

Neurogenic bladder is a condition in which the signal that brain sends to the bladder telling it needs to urinate is not sent. When a healthy bladder becomes full, muscles contract and release, and the brain regulates this muscle activity. Damage to the nerves linking the bladder and the brain is the main cause of ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infection risk increases in women after pelvic organ prolapse surgery or urinary incontinence, so a new method has been developed to assess that risk. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common type of infection, costing roughly $1 billion annually in the U.S. The risk of UTIs among women who undergo pelvic organ prolapse ...click here to read more