by Steve Swearengin | 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 Steve Swearengin | 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 Steve Swearengin | 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 Steve Swearengin | 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...
by Steve Swearengin | Dec 27, 2019 | General Urology, Urinary Conditions
The appearance of urine is something most people don’t pay a lot of attention to. They simply go to the bathroom, and when they’re finished, they flush it down the toilet without another thought. The one exception would probably be if you noticed blood in your urine. ...
by Steve Swearengin | Nov 9, 2019 | General Urology, Urinary Conditions
Do you feel a constant need to go to the bathroom, even when you don’t have to? Maybe you’ve experienced some “leaking” during a strenuous exercise. Whatever the details of your situation are, it can feel embarrassing to struggle with urine control. But you shouldn’t...