Archive for the ‘Bladder Dysfunction’ Category
Both the incidence and prevalence of urinary and bladder conditions are predicted to increase worldwide between 2008 and 2018
Monday, October 3rd, 2011 Tags: Dr. Mathews, stress incontinence, urge incontinence, urgency
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Smoking Linked With Increased Bladder Symptoms in Women. Urinary Urgency and Frequency increased 3 fold. Dr. Mathews
Monday, September 12th, 2011 Tags: Dr. Mathews, frequency, Incontinence, Smoking, urgency, Urinary
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Interstim, an FDA approved treatment for urinary urgency and frequency that stimulates the sacral nerve near the tailbone to help restore control of the urinary bladder muscle. has been granted indication in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome according to sources. An announcement is expected soon. Till this is confirmed by the FDA and Medtronic, this information should be considered preliminary.
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 Tags: Dr. Mathews, FDA, frequency, Interstim, irritable bowel syndrome, kyle mathews, Plano Urogynecology Associates Interstim, sacral nerve, urgency, urinary bladder, urinary urgency
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Botox injections may be best known for smoothing facial lines, but they may also help soothe an overactive bladder, a small study shows. UK researchers found that among 34 patients with stubborn overactive bladder symptoms, those treated with Botox showed improvements in symptoms and quality of life that lasted up to six months. The findings,… Read More
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 Tags: Allergan Ltd, Arun Sahai, Botox, botulinum toxin, Dr. Mathews, Incontinence, kyle mathews, overactive bladder, overactive bladder symptoms, Plano Urogynecology Associates, symptoms, women
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A lot has changed since I wrote the first Confident Choices IC diet book! In 2009, a collaboration among IC diet experts in the United States created the first standardized IC Diet Food List based on the first scientific validation of food affecting IC patients. We also know more about how stress affects IC, and… Read More
Saturday, October 30th, 2010 Tags: Diet, Dr. Mathews, FAQ, IC, interstitial cystitis, kyle mathews, new, Plano Urogynecology Associates, symptoms, treatments, United States, US
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It may not be how much weight a woman gains during pregnancy, but how much she loses afterward, that affects her risk of urinary incontinence after childbirth, a new study suggests.
Friday, September 17th, 2010 Tags: Dr. Mahtews, frisco, Incontinence, linked, new, pelvic floor, plano, Plano Urogynecology Associates It, Pregnancy, problem, Reuters Health, Stian Langeland Wesnes, weight gain, weight loss, woman, women
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Have you been noticing lately that you constantly need to go to the nearest comfort room to empty your bladder, and to your consternation, find that you cannot pass urine? Or maybe it has suddenly become painful to urinate? Ever had an embarrassing experience of finding yourself rushing to the office restroom and not making it on time? If you have experienced any of these, fret not. You are not alone. You count among the many women facing urinary incontinence or bladder problems.
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 Tags: alcoholic drinks, Bladder, comfort, Control, daily, Dr. Mathews, examination, female, kyle mathews, medical, menstrual period, natural, women
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Urgency Incontinence, caused by urgency and frequency affects over 33 million Americans. That’s about 1 in every 6 adults. The condition is often treated by Behavioral Modification / Training or Medications. A recent study in the Journal of Urology found that adding behavioral training to drug therapy does not improve outcomes for women with urge incontinence.
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 Tags: behavior changes, different, effects, frequency, Incontinence, kyle mathews, pelvic floor, Plano Urogynecology Associates, urge incontinence, urgency, Urgency incontinence, women
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Once the diagnosis of IC / PBS has been made, education of the patient is critical. Early diagnosis is especially important in patients. Those that have had IC for less than 2.5 years respond to treatment 75 to 80% of the time, and may be symptom free for years.
Monday, August 9th, 2010 Tags: benefit, estrogen, FDA, free, frequency, frequent urination, IC, interstitial cystitis, Neurontin Gabapentin, painful bladder, symptoms, Treatment Options, urgency
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How is Interstitial Cystitis Diagnosed? (Part 2 of the discussion on IC) In part I, I defined Interstitial Cystitis (IC) or Painful Bladder Syndrome (PBS), and the possible causes. To read part 1, What is Interstitial Cystitis and What Causes It, Click here. In this segment, I would like to talk about the diagnosis of… Read More
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 Tags: Carrollton, disease, frequency, frisco, IC, Interstim, interstitial cystitis, Interstitial Cystitis Diagnosed, lewisville, Mckinney, pelvic pain, plano, symptoms, urgency, urinary urgency, women
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