bladder control
Incontinence and bedwetting: What are the causes of bedwetting and how can it be treated as a medical condition?
Bedwetting is embarrassing to talk about. The good news is that although it can be attributed to several different causes, it is usually treatable. The Causes of Bedwetting Conditions that can lead to incontinence and bedwetting include: Prostate cancer or enlarged prostate Urinary tract infection Sleep apnea Impaired mobility Neurological disorders Diabetes Constipation Talking about…
Read MoreWhat Types of Things or Situations Make Incontinence Worse?
One way to manage incontinence symptoms is to understand what kinds of things make it worse. Here are some things that make incontinence worse to look out for: Certain medications Check labels and talk with your doctor if you notice that any medications you are taking worsen incontinence. Common culprits include antidepressants, high blood pressure…
Read MoreHow can I reduce my incontinence problems?
If you, like millions of men, are living with incontinence there are things you can do to improve your symptoms and reduce incontinence problems. Certain lifestyle changes, devices, and medical interventions can help you feel more like yourself. Exploring solutions can help you feel more in control of your bladder and your life. Adopt lifestyle…
Read MoreAge doesn’t matter – Bladder loss can happen at any age
Urinary incontinence or the accidental leakage of urine can happen at any age. Here are some of the most common causes of bladder loss. Nerve damage Over time, diabetes can lead to nerve damage or diabetic neuropathy. One consequence is incontinence, which can happen at any age. Because nerves send signals that communicate between the…
Read MoreBe in control, don’t let your bladder control you. Here’s how…
Involuntary loss of urine, or incontinence, is fairly common. The good news is there are things you can do to get better control of your bladder. Options include a range from lifestyle changes to surgery. There is an option that’s right for you. Track your habits to avoid trouble Three places to look for patterns…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Not Going to the Bathroom
Not going to the bathroom on a regular basis can be harmful to your bladder and other organs in the urinary system. A typical adult will go to the bathroom 4 to 7 times a day. But it depends on your personal body and individual factors including age, size of bladder, medical conditions, and bladder…
Read MoreBladder hacks: Here are some tips you need to know about to help with bladder control
Even when you are managing incontinence there are things you can do to support bladder health. These tips for bladder control may improve symptoms or prevent them from worsening. Experiment and see which strategies are most helpful for you and which tips for bladder control you should implement into your lifestyle. Strengthen your pelvic floor…
Read MoreAn Overview of Men’s Bladder Health
An Overview of Men’s Bladder Health Even though bladder health is often associated with women, it is a very real concern for men too. Over 25% of men over the age of 65 have dealt with urinary leakage, and 1 in every 27 men has a chance of developing bladder cancer. An Overview of Men’s…
Read MoreWhat is this OAB I keep hearing about?
Over Active Bladder or OAB, as it is commonly referred to, is a term that you will usually hear or read about when the topic of discussion is urinary incontinence. Whenever you see a commercial on TV for a drug that is used to treat urinary incontinence, you will usually hear about an “over active…
Read More‘Twas the Night Before Christmas… with Men’s Liberty 2015
‘Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the store Not an item was discounted, not even a drawer; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were waiting all snug in their threads, While visions of X-boxes danced in their heads; And…
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