Question 1

a female coworker of mine has a bladder control problem. she must have wet her pants around me. how can i help her?

Accepted Answer

BLADDER CONTROL: It helps to know that she doesn't have an infection. Timed voiding and avoidance of bladder irritants can help(coffee, tea soda etc.).

Question 2

is saw palmetto good for men or women or both?

Accepted Answer

Here is ...: Saw palmetto has been used, studied, and touted for its minor anti-testosterone effect with indirect exaggeration of estrogen effect, and anti-inflammatory effect so to "shrink" prostate, treat acne, baldness... Some users swear by but who knows if those claimers are real users. Clinical experience in investigating these claimed effects is still scanty and inconclusive. So, you decide if money ...

Question 3

what does is mean when you lose your bladder control?

Accepted Answer

Urinary incontinence: This typically means that you have the full control of your bladder function and now experience the involuntary loss of urine. This may be due to many causes but there is treatment is the loss of urine is bothersome, depending on the cause.

Question 4

what  studies can done to figure out loss of bladder control?

Accepted Answer

Urodynamics: There bladder studies called urodynamics or cystometrics that can be done to help diagnose different types of bladder / urine incontinence. Some are very basic and done in the dr office; some are computerized and high tech. These studies help clarify the types of incontinence which helps determine the best treatment.

Question 5

sudden loss of bladder control during an altercation., what to do?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: What you reported or experienced may occur because of the occurrence of momentary dysfunction of nerve control over the bladder and urinary sphincter at the moment of extreme excitement and fear like during altercation. Such sporadic incident usually carries no clinical significance. If worsening especially accompanying other regional sensory or motor changes, seek pro-evaluation &amp; counseling.

Question 6

can you tell me what kind of medicine can you take for bladder control?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: One should confirm the diagnosis first so to plan the steps of care according to current available knowledge, skill, technology, medication, commonsense, and a tad of wisdom at reasonable time in reasonable way. So, see urologist for compressive evaluation to follow the above approach for a better result. Best wish ...

Question 7

i lose bladder control in the pool. what should i do to have better control?

Accepted Answer

Bladder control: Bladder control can be a sign of many bladder issues, including an infection.  You see a urologist for an evaluation.

Question 8

does anaesthetic lead to loss of bladder control?

Accepted Answer

Yes,...: Temporary loss of bladder control does occur in spinal anesthesia or deep general anesthesia so it's a decent good practice to catheterize surgical patients if the procedure or spinal anesthesia last longer than 4-5 hours. If not, inadvertent bladder over-distention leading to significant bladder muscle weakness may happen; beware.

Question 9

can you tell me about how aging affects uninary bladder control?

Accepted Answer

Negatively: Women stop producing estrogen after menopause which causes thinning of urethral lining, will also have have stretched pelvic floor muscles which even without childbirth become weaker and bladder ; urethra can "drop". Men develop prostate enlargement which with time adversely affects urinary control. Stream becomes weaker and he is liable to post-void dribbling. Ageing isn't always fun!

Question 10

loss of bladder control after bcg?

Accepted Answer

Does happen.: Unfortunately, the process of bladder installations with BCG can be very irritating to the lining of the bladder and urinary tract. Frequency, urgency, burning with urination, and urge incontinence can occur. These can be normal side effects of the treatment, however, if the side effects are severe or intolerable, work with your urologist; dose or frequency adjustments can be made.

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