It’s easy to take bladder control for granted, since it’s something we do automatically after mastering it as children. But for some adults, that control starts to decline thanks to an overactive ...

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

DOROTHY, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Overactive bladder is very common, affecting about 37 million adults - maybe more, because many people are too embarrassed to get help. A South Jersey woman says there ...

“How about instead of going out to the movies tonight, we stream one at home instead?” Joanna Wen suggested, trying not to disappoint her family by canceling plans completely…once again. The ...

Overactive bladder is most common in adults over 65 but can also be due to hormonal changes. Maintaining a healthy weight, eating right, and staying hydrated can help control surprise leaks. If ...

Overactive bladder affects millions of adults, but most people keep their symptoms quiet — even when urgency and frequency start to control their day. Kirtly Jones, MD, and urologist Sara Lenherr, MD, ...

You’re driving somewhere, eyes on the road, when you start to feel a tingling sensation in your lower abdomen. That extra-large Coke you drank an hour ago has made its way through your kidneys into ...

"It is very easy to overdrink popular beverages or even water. This is not overactive bladder. It is overactive beverage consumption."--Janis M. Miller, PhD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Lifestyle changes like reducing caffeine and managing fluid intake are recommended before using medications for overactive bladder.Anticholinergic ...

Frequent urination occurs when people need to urinate more than the typical seven to eight times per day or find themselves waking up multiple times during the night. This condition can significantly ...

Angie always assumed her frequent trips to the restroom to pee were normal. It wasn’t until she hit her 20s and started working in an office with other women that she started to question whether the ...

How do we sense the need to urinate? The basic urge is surprisingly complex and can go awry as we age. By Emily Underwood / Knowable Magazine Published Jun 10, 2024 8:00 AM EDT This article was ...