Urinary bladder

urinary bladder
The organ that serves as a temporary storage place for urine. Also called the bladder.
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Urinary bladder. In: American Joint Committee on Cancer.: AJCC Cancer Staging Manual. 6th ed. New York, NY: Springer, 2002, pp 335-340.
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Usually the urinary bladder is not well seen on conventional X-rays. In this examination, a contrast medium is introduced into the bladder to improve visualization.
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Usually, the urinary bladder does not show up well on conventional x-rays. In this examination, a contrast medium is introduced into the bladder to improve visualization.
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Bladder distention (urinary bladder over-filled with fluid) can cause a firm mass in the center of the lower abdomen above the pelvic bones, and in extreme cases can extend as far up as the navel.
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(sst´ts), common acute or chronic inflammation of the urinary bladder.
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The prostate -- located next to the urinary bladder -- actually surrounds the urethra, the tube that empties urine from the bladder and, at times, carries semen.
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A few reports have suggested that acetaminophen and salicylates used together may cause kidney damage or cancer of the kidney or urinary bladder. This may occur if large amounts of both medicines are taken together for a very long time.
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Because symptoms are similar to those of other disorders of the urinary bladder and because there is no definitive test to identify IC / PBS, doctors must rule out other treatable conditions before considering a diagnosis of IC / PBS.
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Cystitis is defined as inflammation of the urinary bladder. Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra, which is the passageway that connects the bladder with the exterior of the body.
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Indications: short-term use to provide continuous urinary bladder drainage in adults requiring catheterization for surgical procedures, monitoring urine output, management of incontinence, and voiding dysfunction.
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What you see here is the urinary bladder which stores the urine. The tube that drains the urine from the bladder called the urethra. Just below the level of the bladder, the gland called the prostate surrounds the urethra.
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Bladder: Any pouch or other flexible enclosure that can hold liquids or gases but usually refers to the hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine -- the urinary bladder.
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The kidneys are connected to the urinary bladder by tubes called ureters. Urine is stored in the urinary bladder until you are ready to empty your bladder.
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Vaginal thinning Estrogen plays a key role in maintaining the function of a woman's vagina and surrounding tissues, uterus, urinary bladder, and urethra (the organ through which urine is passed from the bladder).
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A cystocele is a type of hernia in which the urinary bladder pushes against weakened tissue in the front wall of the vagina. It causes a bulging into the vagina. Common causes of a cystocele are aging and pregnancy with vaginal delivery.
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A fibrous cord that connects the urinary bladder to the umbilicus (navel). The urachus is formed as the allantoic stalk during fetal development and lasts through life. Also called the median umbilical ligament.
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Antibiotics also are used to treat infections associated with poor emptying of the urinary bladder, and your medication list can be adjusted to minimize medicines that could contribute to the problem of incomplete bladder emptying.
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Cystitis is an inflammation of the wall of the urinary bladder. This commonly leads to symptoms such as burning and pain on urination and increased frequency of urination.
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CAUSES"Cystitis is an infection of the urinary bladder. It is the most frequent bacterial infection in women. About 10-15% of them have recurrent bladder infections.
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A physical examination will be performed. A catheter may be placed in the urinary bladder to relieve an obstruction and to assist with careful measurement of urine output. Some patients need to be hospitalized for fluid management.
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The radiologist will generally see pictures of the liver, spleen, gall bladder, kidneys, pancreas, and urinary bladder. If indicated, blood flow to one or more organs can be looked at and pictures taken of this.
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