Category Archives: Bladder

Pyelonephritis (kidney infection) caused by E. coli bacteria can increase the risk of kidney damage and sepsis. Pyelonephritis is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) typically caused by E. coli bacteria. The bacteria can spread from the bladder or the urethra to either one or both of the kidneys. Serious complications can arise if ...click here to read more

One in five women will have at least one UTI, also referred to as a bladder infection, in her lifetime. Close to 20 percent of women who have a UTI will have another, and 30 percent of those will have yet another. Beyond this point, statistics show that there is a group of women who will have ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis can cause bladder control problems like incontinence and nocturia. Bladder control problems are actually quite common in multiple sclerosis patients, affecting at least 80% of patients. In some cases, bladder problems are the first warning sign of multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis affects the myelin, the protective layer around nerves, which can block or ...click here to read more

We all love movies – they take us to a place of adventure, romance and even suspense. It seems like the next big blockbuster is being released every weekend and there are endless lineups just to catch the first glimpse. Although movies can be a great form of entertainment, or a fun date-night idea, they ...click here to read more

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that results from the release of too much protein in urine. When damage is caused to the blood vessels within the kidneys, which filter waste and water, it can lead to nephritic syndrome. Nephrotic syndrome leads to swelling of the feet and ankles, along with other health conditions as ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infections (UTI) and yeast infections in women show differences and similarities but are preventable. A UTI is an infection found anywhere in the urinary tract that can cause symptoms, such as urgency to urinate, painful urination, expelling small amounts of urine, pain in the lower abdomen, and urine of a cloudy color and ...click here to read more

Gallstones and kidney stones share a common risk connection as well as symptoms. A gallstone is a hard lump that forms in the bile duct or gallbladder. When bile contains too much cholesterol or bilirubin, then gallstones are formed. Kidney stones, on the other hand, form when there is insufficient fluid in the body, so ...click here to read more

High uric acid levels – known as hyperuricemia – increase the risk of gout, kidney disease, and early death. Uric acid is the product of the breakdown of purines. Purines are found in many of the foods we consume daily like red meat and even alcohol. When purines are broken down and turned into uric acid, ...click here to read more

If your daily exercise consists of running to the bathroom because you have to urinate, you probably have a bladder condition. Problems associated with the bladder can occur more often the older we get as the bladder muscle becomes weaker. This is generally more prevalent for women because childbirth, too, can contribute to a leaky ...click here to read more

Gentlemen, if you’ve ever had difficulty urinating, dealing with bladder stones, and falling or staying asleep, among other things, you just might have a problem with your prostate. But the good news is you can do something about it as long as you spot these warning signs right away. Prostate disease can mean a variety ...click here to read more

Pop a dance workout DVD into your player and start to shake, shimmy and exercise your pelvic floor muscles to get relief from urinary incontinence. That’s small effort for big payoff. If you’ve experienced the frustration and embarrassment of urinary incontinence (UI), an involuntary loss of urine, you might be dancing up a storm in no ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infections are one of the most common type of bacterial infections in the United States, and are responsible for approximately 8.1 million visits to healthcare providers each year. While women are often the ones who are more concerned with getting urinary tract infections, and are more likely to suffer from them, a new ...click here to read more

The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2013, there will be approximately 72,570 new cases of bladder cancer detected in the United States, and about 15,210 deaths occurring from bladder cancer during this time. Researchers from the Spanish National Cancer Research Institute have found that over 70 percent of bladder cancer tumors display somatic mutations ...click here to read more

A bladder infection is an extremely uncomfortable condition that can affect the lower urinary tract, and more than 50 percent of all women will suffer from at least one bladder infection at some point in their life. The traditional treatment method for bladder infections is a course of antibiotics; however, taking antibiotics can cause a ...click here to read more