Category Archives: Bladder

While you may notice a change in the color or smell of your urine, a change in its consistency could also be an indicator of something amiss with your bodily functions. Continue reading to find out what causes oily urine and what it means for your overall health. What causes oily urine There are many ...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 when urinating. But in some cases, you may experience symptoms like pain, difficulty urinating, ...click here to read more

While most of us are used to our urine being somewhere on the yellow spectrum, sometimes it can be a surprising color and raise concern. If you have noticed that you have orange urine and are asking yourself why, continue reading to discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment for this condition. Causes and complications of ...click here to read more

A urine specific gravity test is a painless way for a doctor to check how your kidneys are diluting your urine and how your kidneys are functioning. In order for our bodies to work properly, they must contain the right amount of water. The kidneys have the important job of removing excess water from the ...click here to read more

Drinking cranberry juice or taking cranberry supplements is a common go-to treatment for urinary tract infections (UTIs). But is it really as effective as we think it is? Research is now questioning the age-old faith in the benefits of cranberry, suggesting that cranberry products won’t actually help you much when treating a UTI. Cranberries no ...click here to read more

A new urine test is being developed by researchers from Imperial College London, Newcastle University, and Aberystwyth University that has the ability to detect how healthy a patient’s diet truly is. The five minute test evaluates biological indicators in an individual’s urine sample that are created by the breakdown of specific foods. It is able ...click here to read more

Lower back pain and frequent urination often accompany each other. Pain in the lower back is a common complaint and is the number one reported reason for missing work. Lower back pain can be temporary or chronic, depending on the cause, and is usually considered chronic if it lasts for more than three months. Frequent ...click here to read more

Sometimes we have to hold in our pee because there isn’t a bathroom in sight. If you do this once in a while, it isn’t that detrimental, but constantly holding in your pee can set you up for some serious health consequences. When the bladder becomes full it sends a signal to the brain, prompting ...click here to read more

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

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

Memory problems and dementia risk increases in proteinuria (protein in urine) patients. Proteinuria is often indicative of kidney problems, but researchers found that patients with protein in the urine may also be at a higher risk for memory problems. The researchers reviewed all available studies on kidney problems and cognitive impairment. Author Kay Deckers explained, ...click here to read more

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

There are a wide slew of causes that can contribute to bubbles in urine. In some cases, the case is so harmless that it will pass on its own, while in other cases, some medical intervention may be required. Having some bubbles in the urine is normal, so unless you notice changes or experience other ...click here to read more

Bladder dysfunction can be improved with therapeutic intervention on transient contractions in the bladder. The kidneys send waste and excess water to the bladder. Once the bladder reaches its threshold capacity a signal is sent through the central nervous system that it needs to be voided. This is how we know we need to go ...click here to read more