Running and Urination: Timing, Comfort, and Pelvic Health
For most runners, especially before moderate to long-distance or intense efforts, it is highly advisable to urinate before a run to enhance comfort, r...
By Hart
Category: Urinary Health
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Blood in Urine After Exercise: Causes, Concerns, and Prevention
Yes, intense physical activity can temporarily lead to blood in the urine (exercise-induced hematuria), but any instance warrants medical evaluation t...
By Hart
Rebounding and Urinary Leakage: Understanding Stress Urinary Incontinence and Effective Solutions
Involuntary urinary leakage during rebounding, known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI), occurs when repetitive impact increases intra-abdominal pre...
By Jordan
Hematuria Catheter: Purpose, Design, Use, and Management
A hematuria catheter is a specialized, large-bore, three-way medical device used to facilitate continuous bladder irrigation and evacuate blood clots ...
By Jordan
White Blood Cells in Urine: Alarming Levels, Causes, and When to Seek Help
Consistently elevated white blood cells in urine, typically above 5 WBCs/HPF or 10 WBCs/µL, are alarming and indicate an underlying inflammatory or i...
By Alex
Exercise: Improving Urine Flow, Pelvic Floor Health, and Urinary Function
Yes, exercise can significantly improve urine flow and overall urinary tract health, primarily by strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, enhancing ci...
By Hart
Pilates: Understanding Why You Need to Urinate After a Session
The sensation of needing to urinate after Pilates is a normal physiological response stemming from deep core engagement, intense pelvic floor activati...
By Hart
Post-Operative Urinary Retention: Causes, Management, and When to Seek Help After Shoulder Surgery
Post-operative urinary retention after shoulder surgery is a common, temporary side effect primarily caused by anesthesia, pain medications, and the s...
By Alex
Yoga and Urinary Health: Pelvic Floor, Stress Reduction, and Circulation Benefits
Yoga supports urinary system health through strengthening and relaxing pelvic floor muscles, reducing stress, improving circulation to abdominal organ...
By Hart
