Understanding Recurrent Bladder Infections in Women Women get urinary tract infections more often than men because they have a shorter urethra. The most common bacteria is E.Coli because this the most common organism in and about the perineum. Although E.Coli causes no symptoms on the skin or in the gastrointestinal tract, it is not normal…
I have practiced Urology for over twenty-five years and I must say that I have been in some very emotional situations for a variety of reasons. The most common and emotional issue however is the female with debilitating urinary frequency and urgency. The patients that come immediately to mind are teachers. Teachers are a very…
Read more Interstitial Cystitis and Overactive Bladder-An Overview
In Females there are three major types of incontinence: Urgency Incontinence-Can’t get to the bathroom in time. Stress Incontinence-Leakage associated with activity, cough or sneeze. ISD (Intrinsic sphincter deficiency)-Leakage that “just happens” while sitting or by standing or walking. Urgency Incontinence Urgency incontinence occurs when a person has the urge to urinate but doesn’t have…
