Q. My primary doctor recently did a pelvic exam and said I had a fallen bladder. How serious is this? A. Did you hear a thud? A fallen or prolapsed bladder is only serious if it disturbs you. It's ...

The bladder is part of the urinary tract. It is a hollow, balloon-like organ that collects and releases urine from the body. It is attached to the pelvic bones and other organs and can hold around 2 ...

Dear Doctor: I’m a 75-year-old woman and have been diagnosed with a dropped bladder due to a hysterectomy in my mid-40s. I have discomfort, particularly when I walk a long distance or do heavy lifting ...