Dear Doctor: I’m a 75-year-old woman and have been diagnosed with a dropped bladder due to a hysterectomy in my mid-40s. I have discomfort, particularly when I walk a long distance or do heavy lifting ...
Have you noticed an unusual bulge in your vagina or a feeling of heaviness in your pelvic area? Maybe you’re fine in the morning, but by evening, things feel... off. These could be signs of a ...
DEAR DR. GOTT: I have been diagnosed with a prolapsed bladder. I do not experience urinary leakage or other symptoms. Is there an exercise to correct the problem? DEAR READER: A prolapse means that ...
Learn the symptoms of bladder cancer —blood in the urine, pain, and irritation or obstruction when urinating —and when to see a healthcare provider.
A “game-changer” study claims bladder cancer patients given an immunotherapy drug are a third less likely to see disease come back and are more likely to survive. Patients with advanced ...
Bladder cancer affects approximately 83,000 Americans each year, yet remains one of the most overlooked forms of cancer despite having excellent survival rates when caught early. This disconnect ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just had a total hysterectomy due to an abnormal Pap smear. At that time, my bladder was also corrected, since it had been descended for many years. What kind of care is most ...
Bladder neck obstruction is a blockage in the bladder neck, which is the narrow part of the bladder that connects to the urethra and allows urine to leave the body. Bladder neck obstruction, or ...