Blackberries: Benefits of the Tart Superfood

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of Eating BlackberriesBlackberry NutritionOrganic vs. NonorganicFreezing Blackberries Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of Eating Blackberries Blackberry Nutrition Organic vs. Nonorganic Freezing Blackberries Blackberries are known for their intense flavor, often described as sweet and tart. The purple-hued fruit is native to Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. Blackberries are loaded withvitamins, minerals, fiber, andantioxidants. Including blackberries in your diet could help reduce the risk of several diseases, such ascancer,heart disease, anddiabetes....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1900 words · Emily Harris

Blackhead vs. Pimple: What's the Difference?

What’s the difference between a blackhead and a pimple? Both pimples and blackheads are types ofacneblemishes, but these blemishes develop differently and are treated differently, too.This article will go over the key differences between blackheads and pimples, including why they happen, how they’re treated, and what you can do to prevent them. What’s the difference between a blackhead and a pimple? Both pimples and blackheads are types ofacneblemishes, but these blemishes develop differently and are treated differently, too....

January 17, 2025 · 14 min · 2822 words · Patricia Roth

Blackheads on Your Nose: How to Get Rid of Them

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTreatmentShould You Squeeze Blackheads?Treatments to AvoidPreventionWhen to See a Dermatologist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Treatment Should You Squeeze Blackheads? Treatments to Avoid Prevention When to See a Dermatologist Blackheads, also called opencomedones, are a type of acne. They are flat and—unlike pimples—are not swollen or painful. They usually appear on the face, especially the nose, and are often so small you can’t see them....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1429 words · Rhonda Garcia

Bladder Cancer

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesHow It SpreadsDiagnosisStagesTreatmentIs It Curable?OutlookNext in Bladder Cancer GuideStages of Bladder Cancer: What You Need to Know Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes How It Spreads Diagnosis Stages Treatment Is It Curable? Outlook Next in Bladder Cancer Guide Cancer in the bladder often has no symptoms and produces few effects on the bladder itself, although theremay be blood in the urine....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2522 words · Ashley Harrison

Bladder Cancer in Men Symptoms and Diagnosis

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping As many as 53,000 American men are diagnosed with bladder cancer each year, while over 10,000 are expected to die as a result of the malignancy. Verywell / Ellen Lindner By far the most common bladder cancer in the United States istransitional cell carcinoma (TCC), also known as urothelial carcinoma....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2056 words · Robin Castro

Bladder Cancer vs. Bladder Infection: What Are the Differences?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Bladder canceris often mistaken for abladder infectionbecause they share many of the same symptoms. Patients with either condition may experience increased urgency, frequency, and pain with urination orincontinence—the inability to hold in urine. Yourbladderis the organ located in the urinary tract. It is the waystation between yourkidneys, which filter waste out of the bloodstream to make urine, and yoururethra, which is the tube that your urine passes through when you urinate....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2076 words · Victoria Massey

Bladder Control: Managing Urinary Incontinence With Medication

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnticholinergicsBotoxBeta-3 Adrenergic AgonistsEstrogenTofranil (Imipramine)Cymbalta (Duloxetine)Over-the-Counter and Alternative Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anticholinergics Botox Beta-3 Adrenergic Agonists Estrogen Tofranil (Imipramine) Cymbalta (Duloxetine) Over-the-Counter and Alternative Options Bladder control problems, or urinary incontinence, can cause an uncontrolled urgency to urinate, increased visits to the bathroom, and accidental leakage. Different medical conditions, aging, and lifestyle habits can all contribute to these symptoms....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2431 words · Jerome Chambers

Bladder Endometriosis and Painful Bladder Syndrome

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBladder EndometriosisPainful Bladder Syndrome Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bladder Endometriosis Painful Bladder Syndrome There are two main causes of bladder problems inendometriosis: endometrial tissue growths in or on the bladder (bladder endometriosis) and painful bladder syndrome (interstitial cystitis). Painful bladder syndrome is sometimes called the “evil twin” of endometriosis because the conditions share symptoms and often occur together. This article discusses both of these causes of bladder problems in endometriosis and how they are diagnosed and treated....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2101 words · Christopher Crosby

Bladder Infection vs. UTI: What Are the Differences?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention There is a connection betweenbladder infectionsandurinary tract infections (UTIs), and the terms are sometimes used synonymously. A bladder infection is a type of UTI, but not all UTIs involve the bladder. You can also develop a UTI in the urethra, ureters, or kidneys. Learn more about the differences between bladder infections and UTIs....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1365 words · Rebecca Douglas

Bladder Pain

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentComplicationsDiagnosisWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Complications Diagnosis When to See a Provider Bladder pain has several possible causes, the most common of which includeurinary tract infections (UTIs),interstitial cystitis(also known as bladder pain syndrome), andbladder cancer. The pain is felt in the middle of the pelvis or lower abdomen, where thebladderis situated. This article describes the symptoms and causes of bladder pain, including how the condition is diagnosed and treated....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1747 words · Victoria Hanson

Bladder Polyps: What Happens After an Ultrasound

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTypesTreatmentComplicationsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Types Treatment Complications Prevention A polyp is an abnormal mass of tissues arising from the mucous membrane of organs, including thebladder.Some bladder tumors arebenign(noncancerous), while others can gradually change and becomemalignant(cancerous). If your healthcare provider finds a bladder polyp, they may recommend that you have it removed based on its size and appearance. Certain features may suggest that a polyp is more likely to turn cancerous or already have cancer cells in them....

January 17, 2025 · 14 min · 2866 words · Christopher Robinson

Bladder Spasms

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentComplicatons & Risk FactorsDiagnosisWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Complicatons & Risk Factors Diagnosis When to See a Provider A bladder spasm, also known asdetrusor hyperreflexia, is when the bladder muscle squeezes involuntarily without warning. In addition to pain or discomfort, the spasms can lead to bladder leakage or the sudden, uncontrollable urge to urinate (pee)....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1896 words · Matthew Gaines

Bladder Training as a Behavioral Treatment for Children

Bladder training is a behavioral treatment that may be effective in eliminating bedwetting (or enuresis) among children. Bladder training seeks to increase the capacity of the bladder and the strength of the muscles used to retain urine in children and reduce the chance of accidentsovernight. Learn how bladder training can be an effective bedwetting treatment in kids who still have problems. Tetra Images / Daniel Grill / Getty Images What Is Bladder Training for Bedwetting?...

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 668 words · Kevin Smith DDS