Urinary tract infections, or cystitis (infection of the lower urinary tract), is often called the honeymooners disease, and for good reason. This infection can be triggered by both the introduction of bacteria and the slight physical damage done during sexual intercourse. The urinary system is made up of the kidneys, bladder, ureters (tubes that connects […]
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The human body is an amazing complex organism that has the ability to take in simple nutrients and water and turn them into muscle, bone and organ systems which take care of a significant number of bodily functions. During the metabolism of these nutrients the body also produces waste products which are left behind in
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Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of bladder control. This means that an individual can in voluntarily leak urine in specific circumstances. It is estimated that approximately 25 million adults in the United States alone suffer from some form of urinary incontinence. The sheer number of people who experience this condition prompted manufacturers to come
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In an effort to optimize treatment for individuals who suffer from urinary incontinence, the pharmaceutical industry has developed and manufactured a medication for overactive bladder symptoms called Vesicare. Medication options have included alpha blockers and anti-spasmodic to help control the over active bladder spasms that occur in some individuals. Overactive bladder does not always lead
Overflow incontinence is a symptom which both men and women can experience as a result of other underlying medical conditions. Millions of women experience involuntary loss of urine called urinary incontinence which can range from a few drops to a large amount. Women experience urinary incontinence twice as often as men but overflow incontinence is
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The common medical term for individuals who suffer from going to the bathroom during the night is nocturia. This is actually a symptom that plagues many people and can be caused by something that is simple and easily treated or a complex medical condition. For this reason, it is important not to self diagnose but
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A cystocele is the medical term for a prolapsed bladder and can occur from excessive straining, such as during heavy lifting, chronic constipation or during childbirth. This condition is common in older women who have given birth to several children and are at a higher risk for developing a cystocele than others. A cystocele develops
Urinary incontinence is the accidental release of urine. This is actually a symptom of an underlying medical condition and not a disease entity itself. Urinary incontinence is an embarrassing and challenging problem for both men and women. However, because of anatomy, it is easier to provide incontinent protection for women than it is for men.
Hemorrhagic cystitis is the medical term to describe the sudden appearance of blood in the urine that is associated with pain in the area of the bladder and other irritative bladder symptoms. The amount of blood can range from the very minute to frank red blood that continues to bleed from the urethra. There are
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The definition of urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine related to another physical stress or underlying medical condition. For example, individuals who have benign prostatic hypertrophy can suffer from urinary incontinence which is related to the weakening of the bladder muscle and the constriction of the urethra. Stress incontinence is another cause of
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