Vesicare (solifenacin) is a drug used to treat overactive bladder. It is part of a drug class called anticholinergics. Additional Content Provided and Reviewed by IBM Micromedex What Is Vesicare? Vesicare (solifenacin) is a prescription drug used to treat a chronic condition called overactive bladder (OAB). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved it for
Nocturnal enuresis—or bedwetting—may be a symptom of bladder control issues. Learn how it’s diagnosed and when it’s considered a medical concern. Bedwetting (medically known as nocturnal enuresis) is typically associated with young children. But wetting the bed at night can also happen to adults. While it's nothing to be ashamed of, enuresis may be a symptom of bladder control issues, or it
Urinary retention is when you can't empty your bladder completely. Learn about the causes in men and women and how acute or chronic retention is treated. Urinary retention is when you are unable to empty your bladder completely. It can affect both males and females and be acute (sudden and severe) or chronic (long-developing).Symptoms range from mild to severe, with some acute cases causing
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a type of incontinence that causes urine (pee) to leak when physical movements put pressure on the bladder. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a type of incontinence that causes urine (pee) to leak when physical movements put pressure on your bladder. These movements may include exercising, sneezing, coughing, or lifting. Stress incontinence occurs
Bladder Cancer vs. Bladder Infection: What Are the Differences?
Bladder cancer is often mistaken for a bladder infection. They share many of the same symptoms—increased urgency, frequency, and pain with urination. Bladder cancer is often mistaken for a bladder infection because they share many of the same symptoms. Patients with either condition may experience increased urgency, frequency, and pain with urination or incontinence—the inability to hold in
In microalbuminuria, a small amount of the protein albumin is present in the urine, which is often an early indicator of kidney disease. Learn more. Microalbuminuria is a condition diagnosed through a urine test, and it can be a sign of kidney disease in some cases. Microalbuminuria simply indicates that a small amount of a protein called albumin is abnormally present in your urine. It is less
Vaginal weights are tiny cones used to build better bladder control. Find out how to use them to treat incontinence. Stress incontinence can make laughing or sneezing a dangerous undertaking for up to half of women over the age of 50, often leading to a urine leak. The most common non-surgical treatment for stress incontinence is aimed at strengthening the
Overactive bladder (OAB) in men can disrupt day-to-day life. Learn about the signs, symptoms, and treatments for this condition. For most men, one trip to the bathroom will empty the bladder and provide relief for several hours. Men with overactive bladder (OAB) will regularly feel a powerful urge to urinate throughout the day and night. OAB can be life-altering,
Is Urinating Often a Sign of an Overactive Bladder?
Get details on how often you should pee based on normal bladder function, plus get information on what may be to blame if you go more than is typical. How often should you urinate? Most people go between six and eight times a day. But there are a few things that can affect that range; among them, fluid intake (especially if you drink coffee and alcohol) and certain medications (like