Atonic bladder is a condition where the bladder muscles cannot contract fully. This can cause difficulty urinating or completely emptying the bladder. Left untreated, it can lead to complications such ...

People with spina bifida often have neurogenic bladder, a condition that occurs due to nerve damage. If you have neurogenic bladder, you can leak urine, retain urine, or both. Treatment is necessary ...

Medically reviewed by Alexandra Dubinskaya, MD Medically reviewed by Alexandra Dubinskaya, MD Urinary retention is when you are unable to empty your bladder completely. It can affect both males and ...

Neurogenic bladder and bowel occur when nerve damage causes you to have difficulty controlling your bladder and bowel. If left untreated, they can cause serious complications. However, treatment can ...

Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine. The day after I had kidney stone ...

Bladder trabeculation happens when the walls of the bladder thicken, making them harder to contract. When that happens, it’s harder for people to completely empty their bladder when they urinate.

An adult may be able to hold up to 400 milliliters of urine in their bladder. If a person feels the need to urinate, they should only hold in their pee for as long as it takes to reach a restroom.

Recognizing common bladder cancer symptoms, such as blood in urine, can help you identify this disease in its early stages, when it may be more treatable.

How do we sense the need to urinate? The basic urge is surprisingly complex and can go awry as we age. By Emily Underwood / Knowable Magazine Published Jun 10, 2024 8:00 AM EDT This article was ...

Cold weather can raise the risk of UTIs, kidney stones, and bladder problems. Here is the right practical advice, from hydration to hygiene, that helps you protect your urinary health in winter.

The day after I had kidney stone surgery, I suddenly couldn’t pee. My bladder felt full, but nothing was coming out. I’m a urologist, and even I was freaking out: I felt stuck, panicked and helpless.