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

Overactive bladder might seem like a barrier to exercise. But by choosing appropriate activities and taking precautions, you can stay active while living with this condition. Life with overactive ...

Medically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MD Key Takeaways Drink more water during the day to help flush out bacteria and dilute your urine. Use a heating pad to relieve UTI pain by relaxing muscles and ...

Leakage from the bladder may seem alarming, but it’s a common condition that many women deal with. However, the severity of urinary leakage is different for everyone. Childbirth, aging, injury, weight ...

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 ...

Whether you’ve found yourself laughing or sneezing and needing just a bit of leak protection or you deal with serious incontinence issues, it’s a common condition to have some bladder leakage. Bladder ...

Various nerves control bladder and bowel function, including the spinal cord, cauda equina, pudendal nerves, and the enteric nervous system, a nerve network in the walls of the digestive tract. These ...

Urinary incontinence affects millions globally. It is an uncontrolled release of urine. Causes include aging, obesity, and chronic illnesses. Fortunately, non-invasive methods like yoga and bladder ...

Which bladder control underwear are best? There are many problems that people suffer from that cause more than physical harm. According to the Urology Care Foundation, approximately 33 million ...