Category Archives: Bladder

Incontinence refers to bladder control problems such as leaks or urgency. It is estimated that 8.7 percent of the global population suffers from incontinence, but this number may not actually represent the growing problem. Many patients don’t speak to their doctors about bladder leaks as they are embarrassed or don’t believe there is anything that ...click here to read more

Experiencing bladder leaks could be a sign of a bladder problem. However, it may also reveal other health concerns. Dementia is a degenerative disease, and although it commonly affects the mind, it can affect other areas of health too. Case-in-point, some dementia patients may experience bladder leaks before they notice cognitive changes. It has been ...click here to read more

If you’re favorite activity is running you my be deterred to complete it if you suffer from bladder leaks. Bladder leaks are embarrassing and uncomfortable and the constant bouncing caused by running can make them worse. You may have to put off running as a result of your leaks, but you shouldn’t let your bladder ...click here to read more

Bladder leaks are becoming a hot topic as of late, as more and more sufferers are opening up and finally talking about their issues. And finally, there may be a breakthrough in bladder leak prevention that ensures you no longer need to rely on diapers to catch embarrassing leaks. Scientists have finally developed a tiny ...click here to read more

If you’re a female, you’ve probably experienced at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) in your life. You were probably made aware of some at-home remedies you could try, such as drinking cranberry juice. You may have tried this and maybe even relayed this information to others. Unfortunately, many of these remedies aren’t useful remedies ...click here to read more

If you suffer from bladder leaks, you know how frustrating and embarrassing it can be. You’re always anxious that you may have an accident or not be near a bathroom. This can be quite stressful and prevent you from enjoying life to the fullest. In order to regain control of your bladder, there are some ...click here to read more

Urinary health problems in postmenopausal women are associated with a poor quality of life, according to research findings. The researchers looked at data from 2,160 women aged 45 to 75 who reported at least one menopausal symptom related to vulvovaginal atrophy. Vulvovaginal atrophy causes symptoms like vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and urinary incontinence. Women with ...click here to read more

Overactive bladder is a fairly common condition, yet hundreds of women suffer in silence and feel they are alone in their struggle to live with leaks. There are actually treatments available for overactive bladder, but the question rises, are they safe? The class of drugs commonly prescribed to treat overactive bladder is known as anticholinergics. ...click here to read more

There are many well-known risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and most medical practitioners say that the best way to reduce your risk of developing the condition is to live a healthy lifestyle overall. New research suggests that there may be another risk factor, though, one that is harder to avoid than fast food restaurants. The ...click here to read more

Bladder leaks can really cramp your style, but the good news is that you can perform certain exercises to help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles so you can be leak-free. You probably already do some of these exercises during your usual routine, but just don’t realize they can go a long way in preventing bladder ...click here to read more

If you suffer from bladder leaks, it is often recommended to perform Kegel exercises to keep your pelvic floor strong. Unfortunately, not all bladder leaks are caused by weak pelvic muscles, so in that case, performing endless amounts of Kegel’s won’t do much for preventing leaks from occurring. For some women, bladder leaks are caused ...click here to read more

If you are a woman in your fifties and occasionally suffer from urinary incontinence, you are not alone. A new national survey finds that nearly half of women above the age of 50 suffer anywhere from an occasional urine leak to full incontinence. The survey asked over 1,000 women between the ages of 50 and ...click here to read more

What is gallbladder pain? Gallbladder pain is a term used to describe pain originating from the structures in or around the gallbladder that affects its function. This may include conditions such as biliary colic, cholecystitis, gallstones, pancreatitis, and ascending cholangitis. The gallbladder is a structure connected to the liver, which supplies it with bile—a yellowish-brown ...click here to read more

A recent study suggests that prediabetes may increase the risk of overactive bladder among women. Prediabetes is defined as having blood sugar levels higher than normal, but not as high to diagnose type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes if often a warning sign that lifestyle changes need to take place to reduce the risk of full-blown type ...click here to read more