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 ...

If you suffer from interstitial cystitis (IC)—a chronic inflammatory disorder of the bladder—you know the discomfort can be intense. So much so, the condition has another moniker: bladder pain ...

Treatment for interstitial cystitis, or bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), includes lifestyle changes such as avoiding certain foods and managing stress. A doctor may also suggest medications, bladder ...

Locating the nearest bathroom when she went shopping used to be as important for Kathy Boehm as finding items she was looking for. Bringing a change of clothes and adult diapers was a must-do when she ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I have interstitial cystitis. Medications have helped, but not much. What else could help relieve my symptoms? Dear Reader: Interstitial cystitis is a puzzling bladder condition in ...

Move over, Alexa and Siri. A digital conversation agent called CeCe helped reduced symptom severity and improved quality of life in adults with an overactive bladder (OAB) in an 8-week study. People ...

Underactive bladder causes contractions that don’t fully empty your bladder. There are several possible causes of an underactive bladder, and treatment depends on factors such as underlying causes and ...

A cystectomy is a surgery to remove your bladder. The bladder can stretch or relax to hold about 2 cups of urine (pee). Cystectomy often treats bladder cancer. But bladder removal surgery can help ...

There are different stages of bladder cancer depending on how the tumor has spread. The staging of bladder cancer can help a medical professional map out the best treatment plan and improve a person’s ...

Small cell bladder cancer is a rare type of bladder cancer. It’s more aggressive than other types of bladder cancer and those with it have a poorer outlook. Treatment can involve surgery, chemotherapy ...