Incontinence occurs if your bladder muscles suddenly contract or the sphincter muscles are not strong enough to hold back urine.
What occurs when the muscles in the walk of the bladder contract involuntarily?
Overactive bladder occurs because the muscles of the bladder start to contract involuntarily even when the volume of urine in your bladder is low. These involuntary contractions create an urgent need to urinate.
What is a chronic bladder condition involving inflammation within the wall of the bladder?
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammatory bladder condition that can cause constant or occasional discomfort, with symptoms running the gamut from mild to severe.
Which term describes the involuntary discharge of urine?
Enuresis : Involuntary discharge of urine.
What is the surgical repair of the walls of the urethra?
Urinary diversion is performed by our experts to treat patients whose bladders are non-functional or need to be removed due to cancer or traumatic injury. Urethroplasty is the surgical repair of an injury or defect within the walls of the urethra, often a urethral stricture.
What is it called when a muscle in the wall of the bladder contract involuntarily?
Incontinence occurs if your bladder muscles suddenly contract or the sphincter muscles are not strong enough to hold back urine.
What could be pressing on my bladder?
As the bladder empties during urination, the muscles contract to squeeze the urine out through the urethra. Several different bladder problems can cause pain. The three most common causes of bladder pain are interstitial cystitis, urinary tract infection, and bladder cancer .
Can you have bladder inflammation without infection?
Interstitial cystitis (IC)/bladder pain syndrome (BPS) is a chronic bladder health issue. It is a feeling of pain and pressure in the bladder area. Along with this pain are lower urinary tract symptoms which have lasted for more than 6 weeks, without having an infection or other clear causes.
How do you treat chronic bladder inflammation?
Management of chronic cystitis
Lifestyle changes, medication, or physical therapy are among the recommended treatment options. Doctors also suggest keeping track of when your symptoms flare up. For example, if you drink coffee and your pain increases, your doctor may recommend avoiding caffeine.
Why is bladder inflamed?
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder. Inflammation is where part of your body becomes irritated, red, or swollen . In most cases, the cause of cystitis is a urinary tract infection (UTI). A UTI happens when bacteria enter the bladder or urethra and begin to multiply.
What is the involuntary discharge of urine or feces?
Urinary incontinence (UI) , also known as involuntary urination, is any uncontrolled leakage of urine. It is a common and distressing problem, which may have a large impact on quality of life.
What is the medical term for excessive urination?
Polyuria (Excessive Urine Production)
What is an abnormal narrowing of the urethra called?
Urethral stricture is an abnormal narrowing of the urethra. Urethra is the tube that carries urine out of the body from the bladder.
Is the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function?
In medicine, the removal or destruction of a body part or tissue or its function. Ablation may be performed by surgery, hormones, drugs, radiofrequency, heat, or other methods.
What does a bladder obstruction feel like?
Symptoms can include pain in the side, decreased or increased urine flow, and urinating at night . Symptoms are more common if the blockage is sudden and complete. Testing can include insertion of a urethral catheter, insertion of a viewing tube into the urethra, and imaging tests.
Is a surgical incision made to enlarge the opening of the urethral meatus?
Meatotomy is the surgical opening of the hole (urethral meatus) with no stitching.
