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Overactive Bladder

What is Overactive Bladder? OverActiveBladder is a problem that affects the bladder’s ability to hold urine.When a healthy bladder is filled with urine, it stretches and expands to accommodate the increased volume. Specialized nerves in the bladder lining can then sense when the bladder is full and signal to the brain that it is time to empty.

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Lifestyle changes

WebLifestyle changes. Fluid Intake: Ideal fluid intake for an adult is 1.5 - 2 litres a day. If night time frequency is an issue, lessening fluid intake during the evenings may help. …

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Interstitial Cystitis

WebInterstitial Cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammation of the bladder wall, which can also be diagnosed as Bladder PainSyndrome (BPS). The cause of IC/BPS is not yet known, …

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Chronic Cystitis

WebTesting for UTIs. Standard NHS tests are insensitive and miss many acute and chronic infections. Several studies have discredited dipstick urine tests and routine urine culture …

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Stress Urinary Incontinence

WebStress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) is caused by a weakness in the muscles surrounding the bladder which prevents your urethra (the tube that urine passes through) from fully …

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Overactive Bladder

WebJoin Bladder Health UK and receive a membership pack of information. Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common medical condition where the bladder muscle (detrusor) contracts too …

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Interstitial Cystitis

WebTelephone Advice Line – 0121 702 0820. Telephone contact - with a BHUK Phone-Pal and fellow sufferer. Comprehensive Resources - fact sheets, DVDs, lending library, Can't …

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Breaking Boundaries

WebIn collaboration with ITN Productions, Bladder Health: Breaking Boundaries is an informative and positive news-style programme about bladder health that will educate, …

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The impact of Urinary Incontinence

WebThis may be due to embarrassment or cultural taboos. The onset of continence problems often causes anxiety, loss of self-esteem and confidence and can be isolating. Many …

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Continence Support- Bladder Health UK

WebMembers Magazine "Your Bladder Health", published 3 times per year. An excellent booklet written to provide practical help and advice. Telephone Advice Line – 0121 702 0820. …

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Cystitis / UTI's / Fowlers Syndrome

WebMembers Magazine "Your Bladder Health", published 3 times per year. An excellent booklet written to provide practical help and advice. Telephone Advice Line – 0121 702 0820. …

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Men with Incontinence

WebStress incontinenc e happens when activity such as bending, lifting, or coughing puts pressure on the bladder and triggers leaks.. Urge incontinence, caused by the bladder …

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New Horizons Conference for Healthcare Professionals 2024

WebThe National Conference Centre Birmingham, Tuesday, 20th February 2024. A conference for healthcare professionals covering new developments in the treatment of chronic …

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How To Take A Mid-Stream Urine Sample

WebHow To Take A Mid-Stream Urine Sample Bacterial Cystitis Factsheet Registered Charity 1149973 _____ What is a Mid-Stream Urine Sample (MSU)?

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Meet our doctors

WebMr Ased Ali. Ased Ali B.Sc. (Hons), MB.ChB, PhD, FRCS (Urol) Consultant Urologist. Mid Yorkshire Hospitals, Aberford Rd, Wakefield WF1 4DG. Yorkshire Urology: …

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