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What is overactive bladder?

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Overactive bladder occurs when the bladder muscle contracts involuntarily, like a muscle spasm, resulting in a sensation that the bladder is full when it is not. The unwanted urine leakage that happens shortly after a sudden, intense desire to urinate may make you feel that your bladder is controlling you, instead of you controlling your bladder.

HOW COMMON IS BLADDER CANCER?

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Although the incidence of bladder cancer is low, there has been a significant increase in the disease over the last ten years.

What is over-supply (overactive let-down) syndrome ?

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Your baby is getting too much milk, too fast. The milk flow is so fast and strong that your baby can't swallow fast enough to keep up with it or your baby may ingest too much foremilk (lactose) and not enough hind milk, causing colic-like symptoms. There is no known cause for this syndrome.

HOW COMMON IS INHERITED LONG QT SYNDROME?

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The frequency is unknown but it appears to be a common cause of sudden and unexplained death in children and young adults. It is certainly much more common than previously thought. It may be as frequent as 1 in 5000 to 7000. This means, one of 5000 to 7000 newborns have the disease. The Jervell, Lange-Nielsen form is rare, but the Romano-Ward variant is being recognized with increasing frequency. In the USA, the presence of long QT syndrome is estimated to affect about 50.

How Common is Tourette Syndrome?

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TS was once thought to be a rare disease. However studies of ours in a Los Angeles school district indicate 1 in 100 school boys had TS. It is less common in girls. Subsequent studies in New York and England suggest an ever higher incidence. This makes it one of the commonest genetic disease affecting children. Because of the wide range of associated problems, TS is an important factor in many children with school and behavioral problems.

Will I have dry mouth as I did with the pills I took for my overactive bladder?

OXYTROL: Frequently Asked Questions
Because OXYTROL is a patch that delivers medicine into your bloodstream and to your bladder, you are less likely to experience troublesome anticholinergic side effects, such as dry mouth and constipation. If you have any problems after the patch is applied, consult your physician. If you follow the instructions your physician gives you, you may not experience any side effects.

How common is Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome?

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Women are more likely than men to be affected by Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. Some estimates say that 75% to 90% of those affected are women. For example, it has been estimated by some doctors that one third of all of young strokes (defined as under the age of 50) are due to Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. In obstetrics it is estimated by some doctors that up to 25% of all women with 2 or more spontaneous miscarriages have Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome.

How common is Down's Syndrome?

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Down's Syndrome is in fact the most common of all learning disabilities approaching around 30% of all severe learning disability and featuring in 1 in 1000 births.

How common is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

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Frankly, Irritable Bowel Syndrome is extremely common. Anyone can be affected with it, but only a small percentage of people with IBS are treating the disorder.

Is it common for a person with NDI to experience serious bladder and kidney problems?

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Patients with NDI must restrict their sodium intake and take thiazides and/or other diuretics all their life if they want to reduce the level of urine output. Dehydration is the most serious risk and is greatest during infancy. However, dehydration can also pose a risk for adults if they become separated from an unlimited supply of fresh water. Hypertrophy (overgrowth) of the bladder (floppy bladder) and ureters can also occur and cause stasis and chronic urinary infection.

How common is Reye syndrome?

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Reye syndrome is rare. Since 1994, two or fewer cases per year are reported in the U.S. There has been a dramatic decline of cases since the 1980s, when health experts began educating parents about the use of aspirin and aspirin-containing products for the treatment of chickenpox and other flu-like illnesses. Reye syndrome cases occur throughout the year, but are more frequent when viral diseases are epidemic, such as the winter months, or following an outbreak of chickenpox or influenza.

WHAT IS BLADDER CANCER?

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The cells lining the bladder and urinary tracts can begin to grow in an uncontrolled manner resulting in the disease know as bladder cancer. Transitional cells line the bladder proper and are so named because they transition from square when the bladder is empty to flat when the bladder is full. Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) is the most frequently occurring malignancy of the urinary tract in dogs. The incidence increases with the dog's age.

Do you only remove the stones from the gall bladder?

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No, the gall bladder is removed with the stones exactly like it would have been in an open operation.

What are Swim bladder disorders?

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Fish floats upside-down or sideways. This is particularly common in fancy goldfish because of their bizarre body shapes. Dry food eaten quickly swells up in the fish's intestine and keeps the fish from controlling its swim bladder properly. To help, feed the fish pre-soaked or gel-based foods. Green foods are also helpful; peas in particular. with finrot, these disorders can also be caused by bacterial infection. Treatment is much the same.

How can I keep my bladder healthy?

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The amount of urine should not be a "dribble".  Individuals should be able to count to 10 from the beginning to the end of urination. Avoid acidic foods.   CLICK HERE  for more information about dietary irritants.

What is Asperger's Syndrome?

Autism Society of America: Autism FAQ
What distinguishes Asperger's Syndrome from autism is the severity of the symptoms and the absence of language delays. Children with Asperger's may be only mildly affected and frequently have good language and cognitive skills. To the untrained observer, a child with Asperger's may seem just like a normal child behaving differently. They may be socially awkward, not understanding of conventional social rules, or show a lack of empathy.

What is a Syndrome?

CdLS USA Foundation: Facts About CdLS
Syndrome" is a medical term for a condition in which there is a collection of signs (observable body changes) and symptoms (problems observed by the patient) recognizable by a doctor's exam. Individuals with a syndrome may not have all of its associated signs and symptoms, but they must have enough to be considered "diagnostic." Conversely, because someone may display some of the signs and symptoms of a syndrome, does not necessarily mean they have it.

What is HELLP Syndrome?

Preeclampsia FAQ
HELLP Syndrome occurs in 4 percent to 12 percent of the women who have preeclampsia. It is one of the most severe forms of preeclampsia. HELLP stands for: hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and lowered platelets. HELLP Syndrome most often affects the liver, causing stomach and right shoulder pain. HELLP Syndrome is most dangerous because it can occur before you exhibit the classic symptoms of preeclampsia. It is often mistaken for the flu or gallbladder problems.
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