By Olivia Wolfe Half a century ago, living with a catheter seemed terrifying. Even now, the idea of having this aid attached to you at all times can feel daunting and leave you questioning every aspect of your life. But that’s a dated mindset. Science has been making strides in the previous decades and incredible […]
Nocturia, polyuria, and nocturnal polyuria…these three terms that can be confusing for people without a medical background. What are the differences between the three conditions? This article will give you a brief introduction to help you understand their differences. What is Nocturia? First, nocturia is recognized as a symptomatic urinary disorder rather than a symptom […]
Spinal Cord Injury and Bladder Training Published 2022/03/10 Patients with spinal cord injury are often unable to urinate on their own. If urine is not drained in a timely manner, the bladder is prone to short-term distention and long-term kidney damage, which can even be life-threatening. There are many ways to drain urine and in […]
5 Common Bladder Irritants to Avoid This Holiday Season Published 2019/12/20 Updated 2022/12/04 The holiday season is upon us! To keep both you and your bladder cheerful throughout the holidays, learn more about these 5 common bladder irritants. 1. Alcohol, Caffeinated and/or Carbonated Drinks Wine, beer, coffee, Coca-Cola—all of your favorite drinks are unfortunately not […]
5 Tips to Drink More Water Published 2019/10/17 When self-catheterizing, it is crucial to stay adequately hydrated for optimal body functioning and lower rates of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Doctors recommend two to three liters of water a day, though most people drink much less. We understand that drinking enough water can be hard to […]
25 Bladder Health Tips for Middle Aged Folks Published 2019/09/23 Have you been noticing that your body doesn’t work the way it used to, especially your bladder? As you age, your bladder is aging too. Don’t worry, this may just mean that your bladder requires more care than it did when you were twenty. […]
A Healthy Bladder is a Happy Bladder It’s important to maintain good bladder health as it plays a key role in the functioning of your body. The bladder is a collapsible muscular pouch that sits behind the pubic bone in the lower pelvis. It is connected to the kidneys with a tubes called ureters. It […]
Kidney Stones: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide Published 2019/08/22 Kidney stones is a prevalent urological disorder that occurs over the lifetime of 13% of men and 7% of women. Over the last several decades, incidents and prevalence of kidney stones are rising around the globe and across sex, race, and age. Such increases are thought to […]
Be Informed About Bladder Exstrophy Published 2019/07/01 Bladder Exstrophy, or BE for short, is a rare birth abnormality in which the bladder and its surrounding parts form outside of the body, flat, and inside-out. As the BE Association put it, “If you can imagine a balloon that has been cut in two, opened up so […]
Healthy Holidays Food for Urinary Tract Health Published 2019/09/23 The indulgent holiday season has officially begun. While we all want to enjoy the treats that the season has to offer, ensure your Urinary Tract health is not neglected by staying mindful of the foods and drinks you are consuming. The best thing you can […]
5 Bladder-Friendly Swaps to Try This Holiday Season Published 2019/12/01 Updated 2022/12/04 There are lots of things in our everyday diet that can irritate the bladder. From alcohol to citrus fruits to cranberry juice, these seemingly healthy ingredients can lead to discomfort and bladder control problems. During the holiday period, it can be even harder […]