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Bladder and leaks articles from our Alpharetta team.
Questions we hear at our Alpharetta / Roswell office about bladder and leaks. Each article starts with a direct answer and stays faithful to the Advanced Urology script it is based on.
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Who is a good candidate for bladder Botox?
Bladder Botox may fit adults with overactive bladder or urge leaking who haven't done well with medicines.
How soon will you see results with magnetic pelvic floor stimulation?
Some people notice changes within a few sessions, but most need a full series over several weeks.
Nocturia in women versus men: both get it.
In men, the prostate is often a factor.
Why do you have to pee all the time?
Common causes include overactive bladder, UTIs, diabetes, an enlarged prostate, and drinking lots of caffeine or fluids.
What is a midurethral sling?
It's a thin strip of mesh tape placed under the urethra, like a hammock, to stop stress leaks.
Atrial fibrillation and frequent urination: is there a link?
AFib can trigger your body to release a hormone that makes you pee more.
What if you can't urinate with the catheter in during urodynamic testing?
That's common and okay.
What do our urologists do for overactive bladder?
First, we find out what's really going on, with a urine test, a bladder scan, and sometimes a diary or bladder testing.
What is Altaviva tibial nerve stimulation?
Altaviva is a small implant placed under the skin near the ankle.
What is fecal incontinence?
It's trouble controlling stool or gas, from occasional leaks to more frequent accidents.
What is stress urinary incontinence?
It's leaking urine when pressure presses on the bladder, like coughing, sneezing, laughing, or lifting.
For education, not medical advice. Every treatment has risks and benefits. Emergency? Call 911 or go to an emergency room.
Whenever you’re ready, our Alpharetta / Roswell team would be glad to hear from you.