The bladder is a highly sophisticated, muscular organ that is responsible for the key bodily function of safely storing and then efficiently excreting waste products from our bodies, in the form of ...

On the surface, nipping to the toilet and emptying your bladder seems simple and it's certainly something we all need to do multiple times a day. Unfortunately, not everyone is taught how to do this ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2013, I experienced an episode of total urinary retention. My urologist’s diagnosis was enlarged prostate, and he tried treating me, unsuccessfully, with drugs, after which I ...

Common symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI)—like frequent urination and pain in the lower abdomen—can sometimes make ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year-old male. In 2013, I experienced an episode of total urinary retention. My urologist’s diagnosis was enlarged prostate, and he tried treating me, unsuccessfully, with ...

Overflow incontinence is when a person is unable to empty their bladder fully during urination. The bladder then fills up more quickly, leading to an overflow. This can result in unexpected leakage.

Study design: Epidemiological follow-up study. Objective: To examine the bladder-emptying methods at least 10 years after a traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). Setting: Clinic for Para- and ...