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 >
Bladder cancer will affect over 50,000 people this year. Of these individuals, 65 to 75 percent will be men. Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and one of the top eight cancers for women. According to the National Cancer Institute, bladder cancer is more prevalent in the westernized countries, like the United States, France and Canada. Asia and South America boast a seventy percent lower rate... Read more >
A large number of drug therapies might be helpful for incontinence sufferers. The proper therapy, of course, depends on the diagnosed cause. Incontinence is often caused by a bladder infection – cures for this problem are readily available. Other medicines increase the patient’s ability to tighten the bladder sphincter. Below is a breakdown of various bladder control medicines, outlining what they are and how... Read more >
Products for bladder control assist daily incontinence management. Protective undergarments are the most common incontinence products, but they don’t work to avoid urinary spillage, only to contain it. Other bladder control products actively prevent leakage.Absorbency Products For many years, hospitals and nursing homes have made use of the adult diaper for absorbing urine. In recent years, advancements in the... Read more >
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