Dysfunction of the nerves and muscles around the bladder can lead to poor bladder control, urinary leakage, and overactive bladder (OAB). With OAB, the bladder muscles contract and try to squeeze out ...

Whether you’re catching up with friends or soaking up the sun in your own back yard, the last thing you want to worry about ...

Voiding dysfunction requiring therapy affects a significant proportion of older patients treated for NMIBC. Voiding dysfunction affects approximately 1 in 6 older patients treated for ...

Pelvic floor dysfunction can contribute to chronic urinary tract infections. Relaxing the pelvic floor muscles in physical ...

Overactive bladder exercises focus on strengthening the pelvic floor muscles and retraining the bladder and brain for better bladder control. Overactive bladder (OAB) exercises may help reduce ...

If you're like most people, you probably don't give much thought to your bladder or bowel function unless something goes wrong. Unfortunately, though, these types of dysfunctions are common among ...

Underactive bladder causes contractions that don’t fully empty your bladder. There are several possible causes of an underactive bladder, and treatment depends on factors such as underlying causes and ...

Cerebral control and central coordination of micturition is complex and not entirely understood. Voiding is mediated by various structures, including the pontine micturition center, periaquaductal ...

Noninvasive treatment options for NGB dysfunction include intermittent catheterization, Crede and Valsalva, indwelling catheterization, lifestyle changes/behavioral modification, and oral ...

Parkinsonian disorders encompass a spectrum of neurodegenerative conditions in which bladder dysfunction ranks among the most disabling non-motor manifestations. Degeneration of central and peripheral ...