Six to eight times a day, on average, is how often each of us nips to the loo. While most of us don’t give it a second thought, complex processes are occurring behind the scenes.

Sanders said during a news conference on Monday that the cancer was found when he went for a precautionary annual CT scan; he has a history of blood clots in his legs. Bladder cancer is more common in ...

The urethra, which drains the bladder, runs right through the center of the prostate, so enlargement of this gland can cause ...

New research is highlighting how men are affected by a weak or overtightened pelvic floor, bringing awareness to an issue ...

The function of the lower urinary tract — to store and periodically eliminate urine — seems simple, but its neuronal control is complex and not fully understood, and dysfunction is common ...

In the case of bladder cancer, survivorship and improving quality of life post-surgery sometimes means physical therapy that focuses on improving the function of the pelvic floor.

Bladder Function Tests Also known as urodynamic tests, these are designed to evaluate how well your bladder stores and releases urine. Specifically, these tests may measure: ...

How your bladder functions every day can tell you a lot about your overall health. How often you urinate during the day and during the night, the color of your urine and whether you can “hold it ...

When bladder function is compromised, some kupuna stay home in order to avoid embarrassment — but a sedentary lifestyle can weaken muscles further. Some studies have shown that prolonged sitting ...

Normally, as bladder volume increases, the detrusor muscle functions like a compliant balloon and maintains a low intravesicular pressure (less than 10 cm of water) — substantially lower than ...