Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year-old male. In 2013, I experienced an episode of total urinary retention. My urologist’s diagnosis was enlarged prostate, and he tried treating me, unsuccessfully, with ...

Most people don’t think about their bladder very often. But as you get older, it’s something that requires a little bit more attention. Here’s what you need to know about how your bladder changes as ...

Overflow incontinence is when a person is unable to empty their bladder fully during urination. The bladder then fills up more quickly, leading to an overflow. This can result in unexpected leakage.

The bladder is a highly sophisticated, muscular organ that is responsible for the key bodily function of safely storing and then efficiently excreting waste products from our bodies, in the form of ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year-old male. In 2013, I experienced an episode of total urinary retention. My urologist's diagnosis was enlarged prostate, and he tried treating me, unsuccessfully, with ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Urinary incontinence is the term for a loss of bladder control. In ...

A trabeculated bladder is a bladder that has a thickened wall, making it harder for the bladder to contract. Bladder trabeculation can make it difficult to empty the bladder fully. The main cause of ...

Ever leak a little when you laugh? Or maybe you find yourself constantly looking for the bathroom while out running errands. Bladder leaks are no fun, but they unfortunately become more common as we ...

A medical expert has revealed the six common habits that sabotage our bladder health, leading to incontinence or even deadly cancer. It is easy to overlook our bladders until they start causing ...

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