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Overactive Bladder: How to Retrain Your Bladder
If you have it, you know what we mean by an overactive bladder. You need to pee more than normal, a lot more than normal. You must know where the nearest bathroom is at all times. The medical name is urinary incontinence. You know that too. What you might not know is what to do about it is how to retrain your bladder.
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What Is an Artificial Urinary Sphincter?
What is an artificial urinary sphincter and why would you need one? If you are experiencing stress incontinence issues, this treatment option could be a game changer for you.
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What Causes Urinary Incontinence And How Is It Treated?
The first time you cough or sneeze and a little urine leaks out, you probably think it’s a freak accident. If it continues to occur and begins to get worse, suddenly you pay more attention and want answers to what causes urinary incontinence and how is it treated. Here are some of those answers.
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I Pee When I Laugh: Is This Normal?
Leaking urine when you laugh is not funny. It is both embarrassing and worrisome. It can lead to isolation for fear of urinating in public. Known as stress incontinence, it is the most common type of incontinence, and it usually affects women more than men. I pee when I laugh: is this normal? Let’s find out.
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Overactive Bladder Medication Isn’t Working: Next Steps
Many people struggle with an overactive bladder. They optimistically begin treatment with medications, but they eventually find that the meds no longer work as well as they did in the beginning. In addition, the unpleasant side effects almost make it not worth taking the medication. So what do you do when overactive bladder medication isn’t working? Explore the next steps.
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What Is Urinary Incontinence
Dr. Kelly Shaffer is a urologist here at Low Country Urology in Charleston, SC and in this webinar she goes over an overview of what is Urinary Incontinence and Bowel Incontinence, your options when it comes to care pathways, what treatment options you have and answers some commonly asked questions.
How Is Urinary Incontinence Diagnosed And Treated?
The first time it happened you were sure it was just a fluke. When it happened again with a sudden sneeze, you began to worry a bit. Then leakage became more of a regular problem. Now you are wondering, how is urinary incontinence diagnosed and treated?
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Signs You Have Trouble With Bladder Control
Do you pee a little when you cough or sneeze? Do you find yourself running to the bathroom because you suddenly have to go? You could be male or female, but the cause is the same: urinary incontinence. Here are the main signs you have trouble with bladder control and then what to do.