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Maria Gifford

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posted 08/02/2007, comments (0)

A New Bladder?

Scientists at the University of New York are studying special cells that line the bladder in hopes of being able to engineer new bladders and restore continence in people with serious bladder conditions, including those with bladder cancer. This new bio-engineering technology could allow those who've lost their bladder function or... Read more Chevron

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Maria Gifford

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posted 07/30/2007, comments (0)

The Perils of a Sneeze, Laugh or Cough

I'm amazed at the number of women I notice who seem to stop dead in their tracks when a sneeze, laugh or cough comes on. Many of them casually cross their legs during these times to combat unfortunate stress incontinence. And it doesn't matter where or when, taking extra physical measures to stop leakage is priority - browsing... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/17/2007, comments (3)

I'm 16 and have both bladder and bowel incontinence.

I'm James. I have been living with incontinence all my life, and I've never known any difference. I am 16 years old and have bladder and bowel incontinence. I play football for my high school and enjoy other sports such as cross-country and mountain-biking. Although I am an active kid, I DO have to wear diapers everywhere I go. It can be... Read more Chevron

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Jennifer Sobol, D.O.

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posted 06/13/2007, comments (0)

Urination Urgency: Will Kegels Help?

Reader Question: I drink a lot of water and occasionally I have some terrible urgency in running to the bathroom. I just turned 60 and this has become more of a problem lately. My mother has so little control that she needs to wear pads all the time. I have heard that the exercise Kegels can help incontinence. Will they... Read more Chevron

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Jennifer Sobol, D.O.

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posted 05/01/2007, comment (1)

More Information About Suprapubic Catheters and Multiple Sclerosis

Reader's Question: I had a suprapubic catheter inserted and had trouble right from the beginning. I was in a lot of pain, was having spasms and a lot of urine was coming out of my urethra. I have multiple sclerosis and I have a nuerogenic bladder. That is why the doctor suggested this procedure. I had to have... Read more Chevron

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