UTIs (or urinary tract infections) can be very uncomfortable and frustrating. However, it’s sometimes difficult to know if you need to seek help or whether the symptoms will go away by themselves. We’ve gathered all you need to know about whether a UTI can go away on its own.
Most commonly known as bedwetting, nocturnal enuresis is the involuntary passing of urine at night1. While bedwetting is usually experienced by children2, it’s also relatively common in older individuals; in fact, 0.5-1% of adults wet the bed3. It’s even more common as you age, especially if you have other conditions,…
A brief history of nursing
- 05/04/2021
As International Nurses Day is in May, we wanted to celebrate nurses by talking about the history of nursing as a profession. Nurses are an incredibly important part of medical care and we want to show our appreciation!
Urinary incontinence is a surprisingly common problem among the elderly, with nearly 51% of people aged 65 and older who live at home reporting bladder and/or bowel incontinence . Of those, 41.5% are dependent on the care of others. Whilst it’s not uncommon, caring for an elderly parent with bladder weakness can, of course, be incredibly challenging. With this in mind, we have gathered our four top tips to help you take care of a parent with urinary incontinence.
A weak bladder in an adult or child might feel like an embarrassing condition, especially as it’s not often talked about. However, it’s far more common than you might think, reported to affect millions of people globally . In this article, we look at how many people live with this condition around the world and what causes it.