Category Archives: Bladder

Nocturnal polyuria (nighttime urination) is a real problem for many of us. Throughout the night, you may be prompted to get out of bed to urinate. Because of this constant waking and sleeping, you’re left tired and groggy the following day. A new study is offering up a new method to properly diagnose nocturnal polyuria. ...click here to read more

Pyelonephritis (kidney infection) is a result of a urinary tract infection (UTI) that moves to the upper urinary system, which includes the kidneys. The kidneys’ function is to filter blood and produce urine. Urine is carried to the bladder through the ureters where it is then expelled from the body. Pyelonephritis is often a complication of a ...click here to read more

Incontinence is a common problem that affects women more than men. It results in urinary leaks and can negatively impact a person’s physical function, emotional health, and overall quality of life. Unfortunately, many women suffer in silence as they are embarrassed to raise the issue with their doctor and doctors often don’t screen for it. ...click here to read more

Kegel exercises are commonly recommended to women to reduce bladder leaks. Kegel exercises work by strengthening the pelvic floor muscles. Strong pelvic floor muscles help prevent leaks because they support the uterus, bladder, small intestine, and rectum. What is less spoken about is urinary leaks in men and how Kegel exercises can benefit them as ...click here to read more

One sufferance of being a woman comes in the form of urinary tract infections (UTI). Most of us will have at least one in our lifetime, but for many, this can be a recurring issue, an incredibly uncomfortable one at that. It is guaranteed by now that we have all heard the “tried and true” ...click here to read more

Being overweight is generally not considered good for your health. Carrying around extra pounds has been linked with metabolic syndromes and even joint pain. And the latest research suggests that women who are overweight are more likely to experience bladder leaks. The study, carried out by Australian researchers, suggests that overweight women are twice as ...click here to read more

Men will undergo prostate screenings to measure levels of prostate-specific antigens (PSA) to determine if there is a risk of prostate cancer. PSA screening does come with its risks, so researchers have begun looking into whether PSA screening is necessary. And if so, do men need to undergo regular screening? An official statement from the ...click here to read more

Having diabetes can increase your risk of a variety of health problems, especially if it is not well managed. The latest research findings now suggest that diabetics are at a much higher risk for kidney and bladder cancer. The study reviewed data from 428,326 type 2 diabetics who were part of the Finnish National Diabetes ...click here to read more

Incontinence is widely believed to be a female problem. Although there are higher incidences of incontinence among women, men are not immune to leaks. Physical therapist Char Challenger-Smith explained, “It is important to know incontinence can be both urinary and/or fecal. We most commonly think of women, especially post-partum, suffering from urinary incontinence. Though women are more predisposed to urinary incontinence, ...click here to read more

Urine pH can reveal important information about your health. Here we look at pH levels in urine and how your diet might impact those levels. We need hydrochloric acid in our stomachs to digest. If we have high acidic levels in the body, it will prevent proper production of stomach acids. A high pH means ...click here to read more

Incontinence is widely believed to be a female problem. Although there are higher incidences of incontinence among women, men are not immune to leaks. Physical therapist Char Challenger-Smith explained, “It is important to know incontinence can be both urinary and/or fecal. We most commonly think of women, especially post-partum, suffering from urinary incontinence. Though women are more predisposed to urinary incontinence, ...click here to read more

Bladder leaks can be quite embarrassing, but did you know thousands of people suffer from them? They can occur at any time, especially if there is stress on the bladder. Coughing, sneezing, or laughing can all cause a few trickles of urine to come out. Another common cause of bladder leaks is working out, and ...click here to read more

Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel deep within the body. If the clot breaks free and travels into the lungs, it causes a pulmonary embolism, which can result in shortness of breath, chest pain when breathing, and coughing up blood. Deep-vein thrombosis has previously been associated with ...click here to read more

Even though incontinence is so widely experienced, it still remains a silent conversation – a lot of people are suffering from bladder leaks in silence. When ailments are not discussed openly, it leaves room for myths to travel from person to person. But many times, believing such myths could be causing you more harm than ...click here to read more