I can’t get a good night’s sleep.”  After much cajoling, I got her to call her primary care provider who told her, as I had, that she most likely has an overactive bladder (OAB). An appointment was ...
This type of neurogenic bladder is caused by nerve damage and can create symptoms of incontinence or frequent urination. An uninhibited neurogenic bladder is a condition that causes difficulty with ...
There are several different types of neurogenic bladder. Some of them are designated by their causes and some by their symptoms. Neurogenic bladder is a broad term that is used to talk about what ...
It goes by different names: bladder or urinary tract infection, UTI, and cystitis (“cyst” from the Greek for bladder). It occurs mostly in women, and causes urinary urgency—I have to go now—usually ...
Do you ever find yourself having the sudden urge to urinate the moment you reach home? You are not alone, as millions do the same. This urgency to pee is common and is known as latchkey incontinence, ...
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, the inconvenience of frequent trips to the bathroom is often brushed off as a minor annoyance. Yet, our bodies are excellent communicators, and persistent ...
When a urinary tract infection (UTI) hits, the first question is often: what’s to blame? The answer: Bacteria. But how that bacteria is introduced to your system can vary. Sexual contact can be to ...
Many UTIs and bladder issues can be prevented with simple daily habits, like drinking enough water every day and not holding your pee too long.