Interstitial cystitis is a chronic condition causing bladder pressure, bladder pain and sometimes pelvic pain. The pain ranges from mild discomfort to severe pain and is included as part of a spectrum of diseases known as painful bladder syndrome. Interstitial cystitis, although not an extremely serious condition, can have an adverse effect on day-to-day activities […]
Urine
What is Overactive Bladder?
Overactive bladder (OAB) is the name for a group of urinary symptoms with its most common symptom being a sudden, uncontrolled need or urge to urinate or the need to pass urine many times during the day and night. Between 30 and 40% of people will experience symptoms of an overactive bladder at some point […]
What Are Body Fluids Made Of?
The human body is a complex amalgamation of bones, flesh and tissue, but how often have you considered the fluids that make life possible? The body creates these fluids to meet our physical, emotional and metabolic needs. Knowing the composition of body fluids is important in medicine as learning to detect the presence of certain […]
