"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by doctors, meant for physicians and other healthcare professionals as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this journey through ...

Losing control of your bladder can drastically affect your confidence and quality of life. While these issues are more common than many realize, understanding what’s happening can make a world of ...

A cystectomy is a surgery to remove your bladder. The bladder can stretch or relax to hold about 2 cups of urine (pee). Cystectomy often treats bladder cancer. But bladder removal surgery can help ...

If you're like most people, you probably don't give much thought to your bladder or bowel function unless something goes wrong. Unfortunately, though, these types of dysfunctions are common among ...

Recognizing common bladder cancer symptoms, such as blood in urine, can help you identify this disease in its early stages, when it may be more treatable.

Millions of adults have bladder problems. Some people have sudden, strong urges to urinate or an uncontrollable flow. Others leak fluid when they laugh, sneeze, or exercise. Do you feel any of these ...

Scleroderma is an autoimmune condition that primarily causes thickening of your skin. For some people, bladder or urinary problems may also develop. Some treatments for scleroderma may also cause ...

Most people don’t think about their bladder very often. But as you get older, it’s something that requires a little bit more attention. Here’s what you need to know about how your bladder changes as ...