Thousands of people each year start to notice an unwanted change: the accidental leakage of urine. This condition is what we call urinary incontinence. However, this is a blanket term. There are several different types of urinary incontinence. This is important to know because the symptoms and remedies may vary slightly between them. Common Types of […]
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Stress urinary incontinence is a type of incontinence in which physical activity or movement causes the accidental leakage of urine. Often affecting women, stress urinary incontinence may occur when exercising, lifting heavy objects, laughing, sneezing, or coughing. Any activity or movement that puts pressure and stress on the bladder could cause urine leakage. Inside the
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Many women develop stress urinary incontinence at some point in their life. This condition, in which urine leaks from the bladder during physical stress, has historically been associated with age. In truth, there are a handful of factors that contribute to this unwanted change in bladder control. When women come to our Palm Desert urology practice in
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Stress urinary incontinence affects millions of women worldwide. This common affliction often occurs as a late-stage byproduct of vaginal childbirth and is further exacerbated by the natural changes within the vaginal canal. Most women approaching or on the other side of menopause are all-too-familiar with the symptoms of vaginal atrophy. While dryness and other concerns
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The urinary tract consists of several organs that help to void the body of urine, or liquid waste. Included in the urinary tract is the kidneys, bladder, urethra and ureters. This system works together in order to filter through waste and eliminate it from the body, and keeping it healthy is the best way to
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Urinary incontinence is a condition in which patients may have a difficult time controlling their bladder. Symptoms of urinary incontinence include frequent trips to the bathroom, leaking, and an inability to empty the bladder during one bathroom trip. Apple Valley patients who are concerned that they might have some type of urinary incontinence should first
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As the old saying goes, “An apple a day can keep the doctor away.” Well, in the case of a urologist, a glass of cranberry juice a day might keep this particular specialist away. Urology experts have found that Inland Empire patients who make it a priority to drink cranberry juice on a regular basis
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Urinary incontinence is a condition in which a person can no longer control their bladder. For people in the Inland Empire who are suffering from urinary incontinence, this means that they might feel themselves “leaking” or “dribbling” throughout the day. It’s embarrassing, frustrating, and isolating. As an urology expert, Dr. Pedram Ilbeigi wants Rancho Mirage
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If you are leaking urine or having a difficult time controlling your bladder, you may be suffering from urinary incontinence. According to urology expert, Dr. Pedram Ilbeigi, this is a common condition and affects many adults throughout the Inland Empire. However, simply stating you have urinary incontinence is not enough — Dr. Ilbeigi will work
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