Continence and incontinence are terms that are often thrown around when talking about bladder issues, but what exactly do they mean? Read on for a rundown of everything you need to know.
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,…
How to manage an overactive bladder at night
- 05/04/2022
Urinating frequently at night is fairly common, with 1 in 3 adults over 30 making at least two trips to the loo each night1. Nonetheless, an overactive bladder at night, known in medical circles as nocturia, can be bothersome, particularly if it’s preventing you from getting sleep. So, we’ve gathered…
Despite being a fairly common issue affecting 10 to 20% of Europeans1, urinary incontinence (or bladder weakness) remains a little-discussed topic.In addition, poor mental health (perhaps linked to this taboo) can both cause2and be caused by3 incontinence. To combat this, here are our top tips for improving your mental health…
Bladder inflammation, also known as cystitis, can be uncomfortable, even though it’s normally nothing to worry about. If you’re experiencing discomfort due to bladder inflammation, there are natural remediesyou can try at home to improve your symptoms. We’ve gathered information on the best food and drinks to lessen bladder inflammation…