A woman's decades-long struggle with incontinence was finally solved when doctors discovered a rare condition.
In consideration of visiting the loo “just in case,” the behavior seems to be sound advice, from before long car rides, ...
This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Urinary incontinence is the term for a loss of bladder control. In ...
Overactive bladder (OAB) affects millions of Americans, causing sudden urges to urinate, frequent bathroom trips and sometimes leakage. These symptoms don’t just disrupt daily life—they can interfere ...
Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) have heightened innate immune responses to bacteria, viruses and fungi. While these responses are essential to fight infection ...
Do you pee a lot or feel the urge to go when you are feeling anxious or stressed? You are not alone. Research indicates a positive correlation between the severity of anxiety symptoms and overactive ...
A patient advocate with overactive bladder talks about how the condition affected her ability to work and the importance of getting treatment. Darlene C. worked as a nurse for nearly three decades.
Experts weigh in on whether proactive peeing affects your bladder health. Ask Well Experts weigh in on whether proactive peeing affects your bladder health. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times ...
The procedure could be life-changing for some people with debilitating conditions. Oscar Larrainzar, the recipient of the first-ever bladder transplant, waited to be discharged from the Ronald Reagan ...
Constipation may cause frequent urination due to the anatomical proximity of the colon and the bladder. Hard stools in the colon can put pressure on the bladder, reducing its capacity, and making it ...
One barrier to sleeping well is high mental activity, or consistent mental chatter, when we are in bed. Unfortunately, we don’t have a switch that turns our brains off, and many of us think and worry ...
Lately I find myself feeling stuck in a chronic state of stress, constantly worrying about my work, my kids’ futures and yes, the health of my retirement portfolio. Sound familiar? I didn’t always ...