Useful terms
Medical terms can sometimes make things sound so much worse, but it’s best to know the correct terminology just to make sure that you aren’t left in the dark when it comes to bladder weakness.
Being in control of the facts is the first step towards feeling more confident and managing your bladder weakness more effectively. So to help you get to grips with bladder weakness, DEPEND® has put together a list of the most commonly used terms.
So whenever medical jargon has left you feeling baffled, make sure this page is your first point of call!
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- Bladder
- a hollow organ in the pelvic cavity that stores urine and is composed mainly of smooth muscle
- Bladder Retraining
- an educational and behavioural process used to re-establish urinary control in adults
- Bladder Voiding
- the action of emptying urine from the bladder
Please note that the contents of this website are for information purposes only and are not intended as medical advice or as a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For medical care and advice you should consult your doctor on a regular basis.