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Urology: A historical perspectiveIn
the late 19th century, medical specialists were considered "quacks."
Reputable physicians were "generalists" who possessed a broad range of
medical knowledge. It wasn't until the early part of the ... |
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What is incontinence?
Incontinence is the inability to control the passage of urine or stool.
Current figures indicate that 20 million Americans suffer with involuntary loss
of bladder control (urinary incontinence) and that 10 percent of these people... |
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What is stress urinary incontinence?
Stress urinary incontinence is one type of uncontrollable leaking of urine.
Stress refers to a physical force, such as a cough or sneeze rather than emotional stress.
Women who have mild symptoms of stress incontinen... |
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Why is it so hard to talk about bladder control?You
may feel embarrassed to talk about such a personal thing. Or, like many women,
you may feel ashamed about loss of bladder control.
But, when you learn it's a medical problem, you know it's not your fau... |
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