Overactive bladder (OAB) is a syndrome characterized by a sudden and compelling need to urinate. OAB affects physical functioning, social functioning, vitality, and emotional roles [1] (see the image below). Overactive bladder (OAB) and quality of life (QoL). Short Form-36 (SF-36). Repri...
In addition to over-the-counter bladder infection treatments, there are also bladder infection tests at most drug stores that you can take at home to determine whether you have a bladder infection. To use these tests, you normally have to urinate on a stick in much the same way as you wo...
Urine tests may show an infection or other problem causing your symptoms. A cystoscopy is a procedure to look inside your urethra and bladder with a cystoscope. A cystoscope is a small tube with a light and magnifying camera on the end. Your healthcare provider may also do a ureteroscopy ...
Recurrent urinary tract infection in women and overactive bladder – Is there a relationship?doi:10.4103/tcmj.tcmj_38_20Qian-Sheng KeCheng-Ling LeeHann-Chorng KuoMedknow Publications
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Overactive bladder (OAB) presents a high prevalence of 16–18% worldwide. The pathophysiology of OAB is still poorly understood while effective therapy or countermeasure are very limited. On the other hand, medicinal plants and herbal remedies have been utilized for treating lower urinary tract sym...
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and ovarian hormone deficiency could affect bladder storage dysfunction. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a polyphenolic compound in green tea, has been shown to protect against ovarian hormone deficiency induced overactive bl
Infection Temporary electric shock-like feeling Bleeding at implant site The device may also stop working. Up to 2/3 of people who have SNS will need another surgery within 5 years to fix the implant or to replace the battery. Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS).This treatment isn’...
Detrusor overactivity (DO) secondary to partial bladder outlet obstruction (PBOO) is closely associated with alteration of ion channels. The objective of this study is to investigate the expression of the TWIK-related arachidonic acid-activated K+ channel (TRAAK) in the L6-S1 spinal cord of DO...
The western blots above each panel show the expression level of ERα at day 9 after infection (except for shESR13 in SUM-44 cells, for which an insufficient amount of protein was obtained.) F. SUM-44 cells were seeded in triplicate wells in 6-well plates and treated with the indicated...