Chances are you’ve heard about the benefits of strengthening your pelvic floor with kegel exercises. The pelvic floor muscles help stabilize the core and support the bladder, bowel and uterus. When ...

If you suffer from interstitial cystitis (IC)—a chronic inflammatory disorder of the bladder—you know the discomfort can be intense. So much so, the condition has another moniker: bladder pain ...

Elise Kozal spent the better part of her college years with a burning bladder and urethra—a sensation that would send her to the bathroom constantly only to feel, frustratingly, as if she could never ...

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a bladder condition characterized by urgency and pain. Inflammation of the bladder’s walls causes it. While unofficial, doctors often refer to stages of IC. IC is a ...

This is a complication which can occur when the UTI progresses to the kidneys; the bacterial infection can cause serious ...

Urinary urgency, painful urination, and blood in the urine are all possible bladder cancer symptoms. However, they can also indicate less serious conditions. People may experience hematuria in the ...

It's not something you think about—until something doesn't feel right. Then, panic can set in. Even though urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common issue, it doesn't make them any less painful or ...

Many women believe public toilets or tight pants cause UTIs, but that’s a myth. So what really leads to recurrent infections, and how can they be treated without antibiotics?

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, the inconvenience of frequent trips to the bathroom is often brushed off as a minor annoyance. Yet, our bodies are excellent communicators, and persistent ...

Acupuncture reduced pain “in a very significant way” and urinary symptoms for patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer who were undergoing BCG therapy. Acupuncture reduced pain and urinary ...