According to researcher Anne Robertson, the bladder is not considered a particularly glamorous organ, despite hosting many of the same physiological elements and processes as the heart. Luckily for ...

The bladder is a single-chamber organ located in the pelvis that collects urine. Its main function is to act as a reservoir for filtered urine drained from both kidneys. The normal capacity of the ...

Urinary incontinence is a devastating condition affecting over 33 million Americans, according to the National Association for Continence, leading to significant adverse impacts on patients' mental ...

Spinal cord injuries have a profound effect on bladder as well as bowel function. There are several patterns of bladder dysfunction that develop. The problems that occur are very dependent on how the ...

The Hidden Psychological Trap The primary danger of peeing in the shower does not stem from hygiene concerns or the sterility ...

Doctors explain why holding in your pee too often can harm your bladder and increase the risk of painful urinary infections.

Spinal cord damage—whether from traumatic injury or conditions such as spina bifida—can have a profound impact on bladder function. This can result in neurogenic bladder, a problem in which damage to ...

Chiropractic treatment for overactive bladder (OAB) aims to realign the spine and improve bladder control. However, there is little scientific evidence to support the use of chiropractic care in ...

Katherine Wilkinson, MA, DN, RGN, FAE 730/7, non-medical prescriber, is nurse consultant/continence service manager, Bradford and Airedale Teaching PCT. Wilkinson, K. (2009) A guide to assessing ...