Bladder control medications, called antispasmodics, work by blocking spasms in the bladder. While antidepressants are primarily used to treat depression, some can also be used to manage tingling ...

May 3, 2024 — New research examines how the bacteria Escherichia coli, or E. coli -- responsible for most UTIs -- is able to use host nutrients to reproduce at an extraordinarily rapid pace ...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of any part of the urinary tract, including the urethra, kidneys, ureters, and bladder. Bladder infections are the most common form of UTI.

A recent study shows the prevalence of overactive bladder in men increased between 2015 and 2020. Urologists believe it is linked to more awareness of the condition and interest in improving quality ...

The exact causes of overactive bladder (OAB) are unclear. However, risk factors for OAB include having an enlarged prostate, obesity, older age, smoking, and more. The bladder is an organ that ...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in the urinary system. This is the system that makes and stores urine and carries it out of your body. An infection can happen when bacteria get ...

Scheduled toileting (or scheduled voiding) is a technique that people with overactive bladder (OAB) can use to help retrain their bladder. If you have OAB, you may often experience sudden urges to ...

What is urinary incontinence (enuresis)? Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. In children under age 3, it’s normal to not have full bladder control. As children get older, they become ...

Depleting the gut microbiota markedly reduced the incidence and severity of BBN-induced bladder cancer in the mice. We were able to link this result to reduced levels of N-butyl-N-(3-carboxypropyl ...

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