An overactive bladder may be temporary or become a chronic condition. How long the symptoms last may depend on factors like the underlying cause and treatment adherence. Some conditions may cause ...

Bladder cancer is a cancer that forms in tissues of the bladder. Most bladder cancers are transitional cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in cells that normally make up the inner lining of the ...

Unfortunately, it is difficult to accurately diagnose and distinguish between urethral and bladder dysfunction based on history and physical examination alone. Bladder outlet obstruction can ...

Holding in pee may cause a urinary tract infection (UTI), pain, and more. In the long term, it can cause the bladder to stretch. The urinary bladder is a hollow, pear-shaped organ that forms part ...

Over time, the bladder muscles get weak, which makes it harder for it to empty. This can lead to: BPH rarely leads to other conditions, but it can, and a couple of them are serious. For example ...

The stricture usually causes a high-grade or complete obstruction with marked proximal dilation. However, some authors have suggested that cholangiographic appearance of a biliary stricture is not ...

You can get an infection along any part of the urinary tract, but bladder infections are the most common. The shorter distance makes it easier for bacteria to reach the bladder. The proximity of ...

Gallbladder blockages, such as gallstones, can cause severe pain and illness. Other gallbladder problems include bile duct infection and gallbladder cancer. They often require urgent medical ...

But why can chilly temperatures have this effect on the bladder? “There are … studies showing that cold weather can aggravate urinary symptoms in some people, but the reasons behind it are still an ...

Esophageal dilation is a treatment to help stretch, or dilate, abnormal narrowings found in the esophagus. These narrowings are called strictures and can occur from a variety of health problems. They ...

Bladder control problems, or urinary incontinence, can cause an uncontrolled urgency to urinate, increased visits to the bathroom, and accidental leakage. Different medical conditions, aging, and ...

The most successful therapies are pneumatic dilation and surgical myotomy. The advantages of pneumatic dilation include an outpatient procedure, minimal pain, return to work the next day, mild if any ...