Leaking after Prostate Cancer Surgery Prostate cancer is a common concern among men, and while advancements in medical technology have improved treatment outcomes, they can sometimes bring along unwanted side effects. One such side effect is leaking after treatment or post-prostatectomy incontinence, which can significantly impact a man’s quality of life. In this post, we’ll …
What is Flexible Cystoscopy? Flexible cystoscopy is a procedure used to examine the bladder using a flexible tube called a cystoscope. This procedure is commonly performed by a urologist or a specialist nurse and is a vital tool in diagnosing and treating urinary tract conditions. The procedure can be performed quickly and easily in a …
How Pregnancy and Childbirth Affects the Bladder Pregnancy and childbirth can cause significant stress on the female pelvic floor, leading to a range of urinary symptoms such as incontinence, urgency, and difficulty fully emptying the bladder. These symptoms can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life, but they are becoming increasingly recognized as functionally manageable …
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Pelvic Organ Prolapse Pelvic organ prolapse is common, affecting 1 in 10 women over the age of 50 years. Mild prolapse often causes no or minimal symptoms which can be reduced with lifestyle changes, including stopping smoking, weight loss, avoiding constipation where possible and heavy lifting. Prolapse can affect quality of life …
How to Help a Weak Bladder What is a Weak Bladder? This is a common term, used by many people to describe their ‘bladder habits’ or confidence in their bladder behaviour. ‘Weak Bladder’ may be used to refer to a perceived smaller bladder capacity, when frequency of urination may be noted to be more than …
Bladder Botox Therapy: A Safe and Effective Treatment What is Bladder Botox Therapy? Bladder Botox therapy is a medical procedure that involves the injection of botulinum toxin into the bladder muscle to treat conditions such as overactive bladder (OAB) and urinary incontinence. The therapy is a minimally invasive procedure and can be performed in clinic …
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