Over 35 million Americans suffer from bladder problems, and yet few people realize just how widespread these problems are. The term "bladder problems" covers a wide range of disorders, some of which cause pain, urinary incontinence or other complications that affect quality of life. Patients suffering from urinary incontinence often have difficulty discussing their symptoms with their doctor. That's the... Read more >
Stress incontinence doesn't actually have anything to do with emotional stress. The term refers to urine leakage during physical activity that results in increased pressure on the abdomen. This pressure need not be much: bending over, laughing and coughing can cause urine leakage in stress incontinence sufferers. According to urologists, stress incontinence can strike either sex, although two thirds of... Read more >
A lack of bladder control is often associated with the very young or the very old, but in fact, incontinence can affect anyone, at any age. Problems with bladder control are estimated to affect more than 25 million Americans every year, causing misery, embarrassment and emotional distress. Many incontinence sufferers see their bladder control problem as a personal failing, and are too embarrassed to seek out help... Read more >
A urinary tract infection occurs when bacteria enter the urinary tract and reproduce. Over 8 million Americans seek medical attention for urinary tract infections annually. Women are especially susceptible: One in five women will have at least one urinary tract infection during her life. Infection is a common cause of incontinence in women. The condition is less common in men, but can become serious when... Read more >
Bladder cancer affects thousands of individuals each and every year, with the highest percentage of cases in men. Research has shown that cigarette smoking is linked to bladder cancer, with other factors including age, history of cancer in the family and occupational risks also playing a role. The most common symptom of bladder cancer is blood in the urine. Other symptoms that are often reports may include... Read more >
A neurogenic bladder, also known as a neuropathic bladder, is any malfunctioning bladder that has experienced neurological damage, either via injury, disease or trauma. Neurological damage can be the result of a malfunction of the brain, spinal cord or any number of nerves that affect the bladder.Neurogenic Bladder Disorder Causes The body's urination process is controlled by the central nervous system, which... Read more >
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a debilitating medical condition with symptoms that include a frequent urge to urinate with burning or stinging sensations and pain centralized in the bladder area. Sometimes, UTIs can be accompanied by fever and various other symptoms. Traditional medical remedies, such as prescriptions and creams, generally work well to treat UTIs, but sometimes more is required and... Read more >
Contrary to popular opinion, bladder control problems are not an inevitable part of aging. Urinary incontinence can affect people of all ages. Having said that, many elderly people eventually receive a urinary incontinence diagnosis from their doctors. The typical conditions that contribute to bladder control disorders tend to be exacerbated with age.Living with a Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis Many patients... Read more >
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