As you age, the structure of your kidneys can change, reducing their ability to remove wastes. Illness and injury can also affect the filtering ability of the kidneys or block urine's passage. READ MORE
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Urologic Conditions & Diseases
Urologic Conditions & Diseases
Incontinence
If you're leaking urine when you cough, laugh or sneeze, or you have sudden urges to go to the bathroom that are so intense you fear you won't get there in time, you're probably experiencing incontinence. The inability to control urination is frequently a treatable, and often curable, problem faced by millions of Americans, many of them women. READ MORE
Urinary Tract Infections
Most urinary tract infections are caused by a variety of bacteria, including Escherichia coli (E. coli), found in feces. Because the openings of the bowel, vagina and urethra are close together, it's easy for the bacteria to spread to the urethra and travel up the urinary tract into the bladder and sometimes the kidneys. READ MORE
Overactive Bladder
Have you ever planned your morning errands around when and where you could find a bathroom? Are you waking up a few times every night because you feel an urgent need to pee? If you have a combination of any of these issues, you may have a condition called overactive bladder. READ MORE
5 Chronic Conditions That Can Worsen Overactive Bladder
Learn about chronic conditions and treatments that can contribute to or worsen overactive bladder symptoms
5 trastornos crónicos que pueden empeorar la vejiga hiperactiva
Obtén información sobre trastornos crónicos y tratamientos que pueden empeorar o agravar los síntomas de la vejiga hiperactiva
Getting Ready to Talk to Your Clinician about Overactive Bladder
Simple steps for preparing to talk to your clinician about OAB
Prepárate para hablar con tu profesional clínico sobre tu vejiga hiperactiva
Pasos sencillos para prepararte para hablar con tu profesional clínico sobre tu VHA
Discussion Guide: Questions to Ask About Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder shouldn’t take over your life. Check out this list of questions for yourself and your clinician to be sure to get the information you need during your appointment.
Guía de conversación: Preguntas sobre vejigas hiperactivas
Tu vejiga hiperactiva no debería controlar tu vida. Revisa esta lista de preguntas personalmente con tu profesional clínico para asegurarte de recibir la información que necesitas durante tu consulta.
What Your Bladder Might Be Telling You About Your Heart
New research suggests a connection between urinary incontinence and cardiovascular disease in women. Here's what the connection means and when to ask your healthcare provider about screening.
Talking to Your Clinician About Overactive Bladder
Some straightforward tips to help prepare for your appointment and start the conversation about OAB once you’re there
Habla con tu profesional clínico sobre vejigas hiperactivas
Algunos consejos sencillos que son útiles para que te prepares para tu consulta y para que inicies conversaciones sobre VHA durante la consulta
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