Tag: overactive bladder
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7 Things That Cause Bladder Stones (And How to Prevent Them)
Bladder stones are a painful and uncomfortable condition affecting many people worldwide. They begin as urinary crystals — small, solid particles in the urinary tract that form when minerals and waste products in the urine become too concentrated. These crystals can clump together and form larger stones, which causes a range of symptoms, including pain…
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10 Causes of an Overactive Bladder (and How to Fix it)
Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a widespread condition affecting millions globally. According to the Urology Care Foundation, OAB affects over 30 million Americans. This number is likely to be much higher. Counting those who experience intermittent OAB and those who’ve gone undiagnosed, estimates rise to a whopping 30 percent of men and 40 percent of women.…
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Science Explains 10 Things That Cause an Overactive Bladder
What is an overactive bladder? Overactive bladder, or OAB, is a group of urinary symptoms, the most common of which is a sudden urge to urinate that you can’t control. Many people with OAB also experience “incontinence” – the leaking of urine shortly after the symptoms surface. The immediate need to urinate can be extremely…