It is an embarrassment that many women choose to ignore, but incontinence is a widespread disorder that may affect one in four women and perhaps as many as one-third of older women in their lifetime, ...
This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Urinary incontinence is the term for a loss of bladder control. In ...
If you're among the millions of women suffering from interstitial cystitis, a bladder disorder characterized by intense discomfort, you may have struggled for years to find the right treatment. For ...
COMORBIDITIES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DIABETES. IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, URINARY INCONTINENCE IS A PROBLEM. IT’S NOT A NORMAL PROCESS OF AGING. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DOCTOR AYESHA KOHLI IS SAYING ...
Ever leak a little when you laugh? Prone to painful bladder infections? Or maybe you find yourself trekking to the bathroom overnight when you should be sleeping. When female bladder problems flare up ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Postmenopausal women who take estrogen for years are more likely to experience incontinence than those on the hormone for a shorter time or not at all, a new study finds.
BSkilled nursing educators worth their mettle today will strongly warn bedside caregivers to throw out any preconceived notions they may have about incontinence. A big one is the widely disproved ...
Urinary incontinence is strictly defined as an involuntary loss of urine which negatively impacts one’s quality of life. It is a very common condition affecting over 20 million people in the United ...
LONDON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Botox, the anti-wrinkle drug, has won a green light in Europe for treating certain patients with urinary incontinence, opening up a potentially important new market for its ...
Spinal cord injuries have a profound effect on bladder as well as bowel function. There are several patterns of bladder dysfunction that develop. The problems that occur are very dependent on how the ...
Commonly used incontinence drugs may cause memory problems in some older people, a study has found. "Our message is to be careful when using these medicines,'' said U.S. Navy neurologist Dr. Jack Tsao ...