When you have trouble controlling your bladder, you never know when you're going to feel the sudden, uncontrollable urge to go. You can get to the point where you are scheduling your entire life ...
High-impact moves like running, jumping, volleyball, and jump rope can increase pelvic pressure and worsen overactive bladder (OAB) leaks and urgency. Lower-impact options such as walking, hiking, ...
It's a problem nobody wants to talk about, suffering in silence and embarrassment. Of the 25 million Americans living with incontinence, 80% are women. But a pacemaker for the bladder may be the ...
Urinary incontinence is a prevalent issue that is often overlooked but can affect the quality of life as we age. Whether caused by weakened pelvic muscles, hormonal changes, or underlying health ...
Picture this: you're in line for an important job interview, and just when your name is called up and you’re supposed to turn up in less than 5 minutes, your bladder calls for a timeout! Overactive ...
Overactive bladder (OAB) can significantly harm your quality of life by interrupting your daily activities and your sleep with the urgent need to urinate. Once your doctor has confirmed a diagnosis of ...
When should you see a doctor? Unfortunately, studies show that only about 5 million people living with OAB seek care from a doctor, and only half of those patients seek a specialist like a urologist ...
One of the first steps in managing OAB is keeping track of what and how much you drink. "While it's important to stay hydrated, drinking large amounts of fluids especially in a short period can lead ...
Neurogenic bladder is when a problem in your brain, spinal cord, or central nervous system makes you lose control of your bladder. You may pee too much or too little. You could have symptoms of both ...