Category Archives: Bladder

Urinary incontinence treatment with exercise app may lead to fewer leakages and improved quality of life. Researcher Eva Samuelsson said, “The results of our evaluation clearly show that the app Tät® was efficient as a first-line treatment for women with stress urinary incontinence. Self-managed exercises also seem to be an appreciated form of treatment, which is ...click here to read more

Urinary incontinence may be managed with prompted voiding in nursing homes for elderly. In Hong Kong, 10 to 15 percent of those over the age of 65 suffer from urinary incontinence and rates among those residing in nursing homes have increased dramatically. Urinary incontinence is commonly addressed with the use of adult diapers, but this ...click here to read more

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. There are two prostate growth periods: one during early puberty and another around the age of 25. As it grows, the gland can press and pinch the urethra, and the bladder walls thicken. Over time, the bladder can become weaker and lose its ability ...click here to read more

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 in women can be treated effectively with pelvic floor muscle training. Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Carolyn M. Clancy said, “Urinary incontinence can affect women in a variety of ways, including physically, psychologically, and socially — and some of these impacts can be severe. This new report will help ...click here to read more

Stress urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women may be treated with a pill, which can potentially reduce urine leakage. The effects of medication is currently investigated by the researchers in the ongoing study. Principal investigator Dr. Kenneth Peters said, “Our hope is that this daily pill will enhance the pelvic floor muscle and reduce stress urinary ...click here to read more

Bladder problems commonly occur in women after menopause and can include urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, and prolapsed bladder. There are many reasons why bladder problems are more predominant after menopause, including a reduction in estrogen levels, along with the consequences of pregnancy and giving birth. Being aware of bladder problems can make you more ...click here to read more

Bladder problems are usually a subject for discussion in relation to women, but bladder issues can very much affect men, too, especially those over the age of 60. With aging, the risk of bladder-related problems increases, as there is a decline in kidney weight over time. The bladder and the urethra, too, undergo changes associated ...click here to read more

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

Urinary incontinence (UI) in men isn’t as common as it is in women, but it is still a condition that can affect men. Uncontrollable urination or urinary incontinence occurs in eleven to 34 percent of older men, but it is not just an age-related issue. Younger men can also experience UI due to health problems. ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted infections in women are often misdiagnosed by emergency departments – in fact, nearly half of the times. Such misdiagnoses lead to misuse of antibiotics and an increase in antibiotic resistance. Lead researcher Michelle Hecker said, “Less than half the women diagnosed with a urinary tract infection actually had one. ...click here to read more

Fecal incontinence or urinary incontinence diagnosis is more likely in dementia patients. The researchers analyzed data from The Health Improvement Network (THIN) database and extracted records for 54,816 people over the age of 60 who were diagnosed with dementia along with records for 205,795 patients without dementia. Men with dementia had had an annual rate ...click here to read more

Prolapsed bladder (cystocele) is a condition in which the pelvic floor muscles and tissues that keep the bladder in place become weak, causing the bladder to drop and bulge into the vagina. In severe cases, a prolapsed bladder can protrude through the opening of the vagina. One of the treatment options is not taking any ...click here to read more

Bladder stones, not to be confused with kidney stones, are formed when minerals inside the bladder lump together and harden. This happens when the bladder doesn’t fully empty itself. For many, bladder stones may be symptomless. If small enough, they can easily be passed with urination. But in some cases, you may experience symptoms like pain, ...click here to read more