Category Archives: Bladder

After you urinate, do you ever check the toilet? If not, you could be putting your health at risk, as you’re overlooking a very serious symptom. The number one sign of bladder or kidney cancer is blood in the urine, yet only 16 percent of people (men more than women) take the time to peak ...click here to read more

If you eat dinner late in the evening, then you may want to reconsider. A new Spanish study found that late-night dinners are associated with a higher risk of bladder and prostate cancer. The study looked at 621 patients with prostate cancer, 1,205 with breast cancer, along with 3,193 men and women who were controls ...click here to read more

We’ve all been there – we’re in the middle of an activity or movie and the urge to urinate strikes. In our younger years, we were able to hold in our urine for a bit so we didn’t miss our favorite part of a show. But now that we’re older, the ability to hold our ...click here to read more

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Typically, this refers to being older in age and it being more difficult to learn something new. This may apply to people, but it sure doesn’t apply to our bladders. You can very well teach an old bladder a new trick, ...click here to read more

The term lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) refers to storage, voiding, and post-void dribbling. Not only do LUTS affect a man’s quality of life, but they can also signal a more serious health concern. Being able to spot these symptoms can help reduce the risk of any lower urinary tract complications. Prevalence of LUTS A ...click here to read more

Kegels are performed by contracting the pelvic floor muscles similar to when you are holding in urine. By holding these muscles momentarily and releasing, you can work on strengthening your pelvic floor muscles, which is great to prevent leaks. Although Kegel exercises are a great way to strengthen pelvic floor muscles, you can prevent leaks ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are quite common, especially among women, and are usually treated with antibiotics. But recent research has found that there may be a new way to treat this common infection. When we talk about microbiomes, we often refer to the gut. A microbiome is a collection of bacteria that supports health. Researchers ...click here to read more

Bladder leaks can be quite embarrassing, and if you suffer from them, you may rate yourself as having a lower quality of life. This is because you’re scared to go out in public, scared to laugh, and scared to sneeze all because of the fear of leaks. What if you can’t find a bathroom? Then ...click here to read more

About 50 percent of women worldwide experience a urinary tract infection at some point in their lives. While many are prescribed antibiotics, there is a growing belief that essential oils for UTI should be considered part of the treatment. A urinary tract infection occurs when there is an overgrowth of bacteria in the urinary tract. ...click here to read more

The bladder is a muscle, and just like any other muscle in the body, it needs exercise. But how can you exercise your bladder? Kegels are often hailed as the go-to bladder exercise, which is done by contracting your pelvic muscles as if you were holding in urine and then releasing. Although shown to be ...click here to read more

For those who suffer from an overactive bladder, the FDA may be offering hope with a new mode of treatment. The agency has just recently approved a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for mirabegron (Mybetriq) as a combination therapy with muscarinic antagonist solifenacin succinate (VESIcare) for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). The new treatment ...click here to read more

Urine is often a light, pale-yellowish color, so when it appears dark it can be alarming. First off, dark urine is a sign of your level of hydration and can be an indicator that you need to consume more water. Generally, the darker the urine, the more concentrated it is. Aside from dehydration, there are ...click here to read more

Bladder issues alone can be a real nuisance. Leaks, urgency, and infections can all take a negative toll on your quality of life. And then you have the anxiety and fear of not making it to the bathroom or experiencing a leak in public. All of this is quite stressful. But living with bladder issues ...click here to read more

An estimated 25 million American women suffer from bladder problems, with many of them doing so in silence. And yet, with such a high number, shouldn’t it be a hot topic for discussion? Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common types of bladder problems, with some women experiencing a few of them ...click here to read more