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Bladder

The bladder is a hollow organ that holds urine created by kidneys. Urine is stored in the bladder until it is eliminated via urination.

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Can Kegel exercises help bladder control?
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by Dr. Kevin W. Windom
Kegel exercises can help about 65% of women who suffer from stress urinary incontinence (SUI). A Kegel exercise is when a woman contracts her pelvic floor to stop her urine stream. Once someone is able to identify the correct vaginal muscles then she should practice these exercises 50-60 times a day while not urinating. SUI is one of the more common causes of incontinence in women and it is cause...
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What is cystitis?
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by Dr. Kevin W. Windom
Cystitis is defined as inflammation of the bladder. Cystitis is most often caused by bacteria resulting in a urinary tract infection. The most common bacteria to infect the bladder comes from stool. That is why all women were taught to wipe "from front to back".
What are natural treatments for cystitis?
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by Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
Consider seeing your doctor for a urine culture immediately. If you have blood visible in the urine, a fever, or back pain with the infection, you must see the doctor immediately. In addition, here are natural treatments you can do for bladder infections (if the symptoms are not resolving by 24 hours into treatment, see your practitioner) Drink plenty of water to wash out the infection. Take th...
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What causes interstitial cystitis?
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by Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
There are a number of theories about the cause of interstitial cystitis (IC). One theory is that the coating that lines the inside of the bladder wall and protects the cells is weakened and therefore the cells become very vulnerable. Another theory is that yeast overgrowth contributes to the IC (which then becomes aggravated as the symptoms mimic bladder infections, resulting in ongoing or recu...
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What are natural treatments for interstitial cystitis?
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by Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
It is important to avoid certain foods that aggravate symptoms and to recognize that any vitamins, especially the B vitamins and any nutrients that are acidic, can dramatically irritate the bladder in some patients with interstitial cystitis (IC). Avoid excessive coffee and cola. Some practitioners have found that patients with interstitial cystitis often have chronic alkaline urine. This can be...
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What is chronic bacterial prostatitis?
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by Dr. William D. Knopf
Chronic bacterial prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that is caused by a bacterial infection and that continues or gets worse over a long period of time. The infection may seem to go away but keeps coming back. Symptoms include body aches, pain in the lower back and genital area, a burning feeling during urination, and problems with emptying the bladder all the way.
What is cystoscopy?
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by Dr. Kevin W. Windom
A cystoscopy is usually an office procedure where your doctor will insert a scope into the bladder and look at the inner lining of your bladder for diagnostic purposes.
How does diet affect interstitial cystitis?
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by Dr. William D. Knopf
There is no proof of a link between diet and IC. Still, some people think alcohol, tomatoes, spices, chocolate, caffeinated and citrus drinks, and high-acid foods may irritate the bladder. Others notice that their symptoms get worse after eating or drinking products made with artificial sweeteners. If you think certain foods or drinks may be making your symptoms worse, try avoiding them. You can ...
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Will interstitial cystitis affect my baby during pregnancy?
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by Dr. William D. Knopf
Doctors do not have much information about pregnancy and IC. IC is not thought to affect fertility or the health of a fetus. Some women find that their IC symptoms get better during pregnancy. Others find their symptoms get worse. This answer from the National Women's Health Information Center has been reviewed and/or edited by Dr. William D. Knopf.
What is single-port surgery?
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by Dr. Kevin W. Windom
Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is a new way to perform different types of laparoscopic surgeries with only one incision on the patient's abdomen. Instead of the three to four incisions that are needed to perform a laparoscopic hysterectomy or lap assisted vaginal hysterectomy I am able to place all three ports through one single 2.5 cm incision in the belly button. There is a better ...
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