More than half of women over age 50 experience bladder or bowel control issues — yet many suffer in silence, believing it’s just part of aging. These concerns can range ...

One in six adults have bladder control problems. It can disrupt sleep or cause accidents, lead to social isolation and depression and affects women more than men. Overactive bladder syndrome affects ...

Whether your doctor put you on medication to lower your blood pressure or you simply took Benadryl to battle allergy symptoms, there could be an unwanted side effect: bladder leakage. In fact, ...

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 ...

In his recent Instagram post, he states, “Sudden or urgent need to pee while you are stressed or anxious, it’s not in your head. It’s real.” He explains that “your bladder and brain share strong ...

Bladder trabeculation happens when the walls of the bladder thicken, making them harder to contract. When that happens, it’s harder for people to completely empty their bladder when they urinate.

As children, many of us were encouraged to pee before we left the house or whenever a bathroom was nearby. There was a good reason: Using the bathroom “just in case” can help prevent accidents among ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Lifestyle changes like reducing caffeine and managing fluid intake are recommended before using medications for overactive bladder.Anticholinergic ...

Having a hysterectomy can affect bladder function. For some, this contributes to new or worsened overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, including frequent urination and strong, sudden urges to urinate.

Bladder infections are a common type of urinary tract infection (UTI). Bacteria enters your urethra and moves to the bladder, where the bacteria can multiply quickly. Anyone can have a bladder ...

Atonic bladder is a condition where the bladder muscles cannot contract fully. This can cause difficulty urinating or completely emptying the bladder. Left untreated, it can lead to complications such ...