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Baffling bladder bothers. (Cosmo Gyno).(kidney, urinary tract, and bladder problems)(Brief Article)

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| April 01, 2003 | Grumman, Rachel | COPYRIGHT 2003 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Are you always in a mad dash for the ladies' room? Or plagued by pain while peeing? We found cures for common bladder problems.

 
BOTHER        SYMPTOMS                 TREATMENT 
 
OVERACTIVE    Peeing more than         A urine culture can rule 
BLADDER       eight times a day        out infection. If none, 
(AKA          and twice at night--     try Kegel exercises. 
SENSITIVE     basically feeling like   If that doesn't help, ask 
OR SMALL      you have to urinate      your doc about 
BLADDER)      almost all the time      medication options. 
 
URINARY       Strong, constant urge    If a urine culture is pos- 
TRACT         to empty your bladder,   itive, your doctor will 
INFECTION     sharp pain or burning ...
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