Bladder

  • HealthYahoo Life UK

    Sir Michael Parkinson shares a lesser-known side effect of prostate cancer treatment

    "I had radiotherapy, which leaves you with problems because it’s so near the bowels and bladder.”

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  • HealthAOL

    Natural remedies for urinary incontinence

    Urinary incontinence is more common that you might think, particularly in women who have given birth or had a hysterectomy. Bladder problems can even occur during the menopause due to the drop in oestrogen – which causes your pelvic

    3-min read
  • HealthAOL

    Six self-help remedies for urinary tract infections

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can affect the bladder (cystitis), the kidneys and the tubes connected to them - and while anyone can get them, they are most common in women. Although UTIs can cause pain and discomfort, symptoms generally

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  • HealthAOL

    Seven reasons you need to pee frequently

    You're drifting off to sleep when suddenly you need to pee – despite having gone to the loo before you got into bed. If you need to urinate frequently throughout the day and you're getting up during the night, there could be

    4-min read
  • LifestyleAOL

    Natural ways to treat incontinence

    Do you suffer from incontinence? There are a number of natural options you can try (from kegel exercises to lifestyle choices to supplements) to gain better control of your bladder, as this video shows. See also: Top tips for bladder control

  • LifestyleAOL

    Overactive bladder? Avoid these foods and drinks

    Do you find yourself frequently needing to go urinate? You may be dealing with a case of overactive bladder, or the sudden and intense need to pee. See also: Top tips for bladder control See also: What is shy bladder syndrome? An

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  • NewsMarie-Claire Dorking

    What Happens To Your Body When You’re Too Busy To Pee?

    Just ask Dr Helen Webberley, GP for Oxford Online Pharmacy "The bladder is like a sack made of muscle, and when it is empty it is a small deflated bag,” she explains. Drinking plenty of water “around 6-8 glasses a day - to flush out any bacteria from the urinary tract and help prevent bladder infections.