Did My Bladder Shrink?

Summary: University of Pittsburgh researchers compared data taken from women between the ages of 22 and 90 and found that although the bladder does deteriorate as women age, it may not shrink, as has been commonly believed.

How do I get my bladder back to normal?

Does the bladder shrink when empty?

The bladder, like the stomach, is an expandable saclike organ that contracts when it is empty. The inner lining of the bladder tucks into the folds and expands out to accommodate liquid. When empty, the bladder's muscle wall becomes thicker and the entire bladder becomes firm.