(HealthDay News) — Pelvic floor muscle exercises, also called Kegel exercises, are a great way to improve and maintain bladder control, the National Association for Continence says. The exercises help strengthen the pelvic floor and may improve bladder leakage. The association offers these Kegel suggestions: Identify the muscles by tryingContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half of older American women have urinary incontinence, but many have not talked to a doctor about it, a new national poll shows. More than 1,000 women, aged 50 to 80, were asked questions about their bladder control. The poll found thatContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The number of Americans with diabetes who wind up in hospitals with serious infections, or who develop them while in the hospital, is on the rise. Between 2010 and 2015, the number of diabetics hospitalized for infections rose 52 percent (from 16 perContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control, a common concern for people as they get older. Millions of adults in the United States have urinary incontinence, more often women than men. Treatment varies based on the problem’s severity, and ranges from simple exercises and bladder trainingContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Many people with spinal cord injuries suffer the loss of bladder control, but a small new study shows that stimulation of the lower spine might help them regain some of that control. The study included five male patients. For four months, they receivedContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Each day, adults pass about 1.5 quarts of urine through the bladder, the National Institute on Aging says. Keeping your bladder healthy can help prevent infection and incontinence, which tend to become more common as you age, the agency says. It suggests: Drink plenty of fluids, especiallyContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — The urinary system is the body’s way to rid itself of wastes and extra water. But the urinary tract also is a common spot for infection (UTI). While anyone can develop a UTI, about four times as many women develop them as men, the U.S. National LibraryContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Women may have a variety of bladder problems as they age. But many don’t seek help because they are embarrassed or believe their symptoms are a normal part of aging. Womenshealth.gov identifies these women’s symptoms that may indicate a bladder problem: Needing to go to the bathroomContinue Reading
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But for women in study, these factors only helped with one type of incontinenceContinue Reading