If you suffer from interstitial cystitis (IC)—a chronic inflammatory disorder of the bladder—you know the discomfort can be intense. So much so, the condition has another moniker: bladder pain ...
There’s nothing that spoils your fun faster than leaving home and having bladder spasms strike immediately after. Racing to the nearest bathroom while worrying about the risk of a potential bladder ...
Pain while peeing, the urgent need to "go," frequent urination… the telltale signs of urinary tract infections (UTIs)-caused by bacteria entering the bladder, kidneys or urethra-are all -too -familiar ...
Move over, Alexa and Siri. A digital conversation agent called CeCe helped reduced symptom severity and improved quality of life in adults with an overactive bladder (OAB) in an 8-week study. People ...
People who are prone to bladder infections or otherwise experience frequent bladder irritation may want to reconsider their soda consumption, including seltzer water. While these carbonated beverages ...
DEAR DOCTOR K: I have interstitial cystitis. Medications have helped, but not much. What else could help relieve my symptoms? Dear Reader: Interstitial cystitis is a puzzling bladder condition in ...
Many patients with neurological injuries or conditions suffer from neurogenic bladder, or bladder-control, problems that stem from brain, spinal cord or nerve issues. Some patients may need to ...
Urine for a breakthrough — in a true medical milestone, UCLA surgeons completed the world’s first in-human bladder transplant. Dr. Nima Nassiri, a urologic transplant surgeon and director of the UCLA ...