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When people think about bladder problems, they usually think of urgency, frequent urination, or incontinence. These symptoms are commonly associated with overactive bladder. However, there is another condition that is far less understood, frequently overlooked, and often misdiagnosed — Underactive Bladder (UAB). Underactive bladder is a condition characterized by reduced bladder muscle activity, leading to […]

Have you ever noticed that you use the restroom more frequently when traveling, hiking in the mountains, spending time in cold places, or even visiting certain cities? While it may feel coincidental, your urinary habits are deeply influenced by geography. Climate, altitude, culture, diet, and even infrastructure all shape how often and when people urinate.

Many people accept frequent urination and sudden urgency as an inevitable part of getting older. “It’s just age,” they tell themselves. While age can play a role, this explanation is often incomplete — and sometimes dangerously misleading. In reality, urinary frequency and urgency are symptoms, not diagnoses. They can be early warning signs of underlying

Over the past decade, urologists across the globe have observed a noticeable increase in young women presenting with chronic bladder pain, urinary urgency, and frequency—often without an identifiable infection. This condition, known as Interstitial Cystitis (IC) or Painful Bladder Syndrome (PBS), is increasingly affecting women in their teens, 20s, and 30s, raising an important question

Most people associate the body’s internal clock with sleep and wake cycles. However, there is another clock quietly working in the background—one that directly affects kidney function, urine production, and bladder behavior. When this clock is disrupted, it often shows up as night-time urination, medically known as nocturia. From a urology standpoint, understanding circadian rhythms

Pelvic floor dysfunction is often perceived as a problem of old age, childbirth, or advanced neurological disease. However, from a urological perspective, growing evidence and clinical experience suggest that pelvic floor strength begins to decline much earlier than most people realize. This silent decline frequently goes unnoticed until symptoms become disruptive, affecting urinary control, sexual