When the muscles and ligaments supporting a woman’s pelvic organs weakens, the bladder, rectum, uterus , and bowel may begin to bulge into or beyond the vagina. The different types of pelvic prolapse are named for the organ that is herniating into the vagina. These disorders are referred to as cystoceles, rectoceles, enteroceles, and uterine […]
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the unintentional leakage of urine or loss of bladder control. Incontinence affects millions of Americans, both men and women. Although about half of the older population experiences episodes of incontinence, bladder problems are not a natural consequence of aging. Urinary incontinence can be slightly bothersome or totally debilitating. Stress Urinary Incontinence Stress […]
Urinary Tract Infections
Recurrent Acute Cystitsis or “Urinary tract infection” is a common problem and can have many different causes. Usually a simple, sporadic UTI can be treated with a course of antibiotics, but If left untreated can lead to a more serious kidney infection (pyelonephritis), or even sepsis. If a patient experiences three or more UTI’s a […]
Womens Health
Women’s Health – Female Urological Disorders and Conditions: Please browse the topics over in the right column to for more information.
Medical Treatment of BPH
BPH is not necessarily progressive. Patients may present with varying degrees of irritative symptoms or in urinary retention. Medical Treatment for Irritative Symptoms 1. Alpha-1 blockers These medications, such as Hytrin, Cardura, and Flomax, relax the smooth muscle in the prostate, allowing the bladder to empty better. In addition, these medications may also lower the […]
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