by USO Staff | Dec 23, 2020 | Urinary Conditions
Learning to control when we go to the bathroom is something everyone has to learn. The good news is, once we learn how to do it, our bodies naturally handle most of the work. This is especially true when we sleep. Throughout the day, the average person has to go to...
by USO Staff | Nov 20, 2020 | Incontinence Treatment, Urinary Conditions
Bladder control is something almost everyone learns at a very young age. Like learning to walk or use objects with our hands, it comes down to training our brain to operate specific parts of our body. In the case of the bladder, your brain sends nerve signals to the...
by USO Staff | Sep 30, 2020 | Urinary Conditions
Regular urination is a sign of healthy function and proper hydration. The question is, at what point are you urinating too often? It can vary depending on your situation. Typically, a healthy person will urinate anywhere between 5-10 times a day. Those who drink...
by USO Staff | Aug 19, 2020 | Urinary Conditions
A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria gets in your urinary system and begins multiplying. The most common point of entry for this bacteria is your urethra, the tube that drains urine from your body. This bacteria travels up your urethra to your bladder...
by USO Staff | Apr 22, 2020 | Incontinence Treatment, Urinary Conditions
When people think of losing bladder control, they might imagine it being similar to a child who hasn’t been potty trained where they release the full contents of their bladder into their pants. But for adults dealing with bladder issues, it’s often more subtle. ...
by USO Staff | Feb 21, 2020 | Incontinence Treatment, Urinary Conditions
Learning how to control our bladder is one of the first things we’re taught as a child. Losing control of that ability as an adult can be very frustrating. It’s actually a condition that’s fairly common in both men and women, especially as they grow older. The...