Urinary retention is the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder. When you have this condition, you may be unable to start urination, or if you are able to start, you can't fully empty ...

The bladder is an organ that temporarily stores urine from the kidneys before it is excreted, and although it is a modest but important part of our quality of life, Dipa Kamdar, a senior lecturer in ...

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MDKey TakeawaysBladder spasms happen when the bladder muscle squeezes without ...

Overactive bladder (OAB) affects millions of Americans, causing sudden urges to urinate, frequent bathroom trips and sometimes leakage. These symptoms don’t just disrupt daily life—they can interfere ...

Interstitial cystitis causes pain in the bladder or pelvic area and a more frequent need to urinate than usual. In some cases, a doctor may recommend Botox injections for interstitial cystitis if ...

Treatment for interstitial cystitis, or bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), includes lifestyle changes such as avoiding certain foods and managing stress. A doctor may also suggest medications, bladder ...

The best way to treat UTIs is by using natural extracts that enhance bladder health and other elements of daily living. Hundreds of urinary tract supplements claim to relieve bladder troubles, but few ...

The first catheters to help relieve bladder outflow obstructions were reportedly used as far back as 5th century BC. In Hippocrates time they were made of metal. The ancient physician’s modern ...

A doctor has explained why the controversial habit of urinating in the shower can actually do a great deal of harm to women's health. Dr Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas - a pelvic floor expert - revealed that ...

Anna Gray, 27, was diagnosed with a rare disorder called Fowler’s syndrome Anna Gray went to the hospital numerous times after being unable to urinate by herself, even with laxatives She was diagnosed ...