Bladder

Bladder cancer spreads by extending into the nearby organs, including the prostate, uterus, vagina, ureters, and rectum. It can also spread to the pelvic lymph nodes or to other parts of the body, such as the liver, lungs and bones.
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Bladder cancers are classified (staged) by how deeply they invade into the bladder wall, which has several layers.
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Bladder Cancer - the urine and frequent, painful urination. Treatment for bladder cancer depends on the stage of the disease, the grade of the tumor, and the type of bladder cancer.
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Bladder Chemotherapy Instillations, or intravesical (en-trah-VEH-si-kal) chemotherapy, are given to people who have superficial bladder cancer by filling the bladder with medication to fight the cancer cells.
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Bladder cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the bladder.
Smoking, gender, and diet can affect the risk of developing bladder cancer.
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Bladder augmentation is performed in cases where chronic obstructive bladder damage, birth defects, or other medical problems have made the bladder too small to hold the normal amount of urine produced by the kidneys.
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Bladder outlet obstruction refers to any condition that blocks urine flow from the bladder. It occurs primarily in older men. The most common cause is noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH).
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Bladder Control for Women Campaign
Let's Talk About Bladder Control for Women is a public health awareness campaign conducted by the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), ...
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BLADDER - A membranous sac that serves as a reservoir for urine. Contraction of the bladder results in urination.
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Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) is done while the patient is under general anesthesia (unconscious and pain-free).
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Bladder cancer begins in the lining of the bladder. In 70 percent to 80 percent of people with bladder cancer, the cancer is discovered when it is still a limited, superficial problem.
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Bladder stones
Dr Rob Hicks
Most people have heard of kidney stones and gall bladder stones. However, most people don't know that stones can also develop in the bladder. The good news is that treatment's available. Find out more in our simple guide.
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Gallbladder x rays
Definition
This is an x-ray exam of the gallbladder (GB), a sac-like organ that stores bile that is located under the liver.
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Gallbladder scan
Normal:
The radioactive tracer flows evenly through the liver and then into the gallbladder and the beginning of the small intestine (duodenum).
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Overactive Bladder Overactive Bladder Basics
Overactive Bladder: How To Take Back Control
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LIFE WITHOUT A GALLBLADDER PROVIDES REMINDERS TO "EAT HEALTHY"
Question: What does the gallbladder do, and what problems should I expect if I must have mine removed? Answer: I'll describe the gallbladder's location and role in good health first.
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bladder stones
constipation
diabetes insipidus
diabetes mellitus
epilepsy
lower urinary tract obstruction
neurogenic bladder, which is a bladder with impaired nerve function
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Swimbladder dysfunction manifests itself with loss or difficulty in buoyancy in the fish. The fish will typically swim in the head-up or the head-down position, partially or completely on one side, or even upside down.
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The gallbladder stores bile, a substance the liver produces to aid digestion. The most common disorder of the gallbladder is the formation of gallstones.
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Bladder insufficiency: Spinal (Dorsal) Douche. This is a hand-held hosing of water to the dorsal (upper and central) part of the spine. The stream should be allowed to play rapidly up and down, extending 3-4 inches on either side of the spine.
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Bladder infection; Cystitis; UTI
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Cystitis, a common condition, is usually caused by a bacteria from the anus entering the urethra and then the bladder.
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bladder
The organ that temporarily stores a substance. Commonly used in reference to the urinary bladder, which holds urine until it's eliminated.
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BladderChek test kit See NMP22 BladderChek.
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gallbladder (GAWL-blad-er)
The pear-shaped organ found below the liver. Bile is concentrated and stored in the gallbladder.
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Gallbladder attacks usually follow a meal of rich, high-fat foods. The attacks often occur in the middle of the night, sometimes waking the patient with intense pain that ends in a visit to the emergency room.
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GALLBLADDER - Specialized organ that joins the bile duct and is located just under the liver. Stores bile secreted by the liver between meals and empties this fluid into the intestine to help with digestion at the time of food intake.
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Gall Bladder - small pear-shaped sac that stores and concentrates bile. It is connected to the liver (which produces the bile) by the hepatic duct. When food containing fat reaches the small intestine, the hormone c...
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- Has bladder control difficulty during the day as well as at night
WHAT TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE?
Once a medical problem has been ruled out, commonsense measures can cut down on the number of bed-wetting episodes until the child outgrows the problem.
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The gallbladder is a sac located under the liver. It stores and concentrates the bile produced in the liver, which aids in the digestion of fats.
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SUPPORT OF THE BLADDER: Certain circumstances, especially childbirth and hysterectomy, can lead to a dropping down of the bladder. This can result in loss of control and leakage of urine due to sneezing, coughing, laughing, running or straining.
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Fluke: Flukes live in different locations in the body, including the intestines, bladder, rectum, liver, spleen, lungs and veins. Flukes first mature inside freshwater snails.
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Moreover, the gene for Aurora kinase resides at a chromosomal "hot-spot" frequently associated with various human cancers such as those of breast, bladder, colon, ovary, pancreas, head, and neck.
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The reflexologist also found that there was a strong link between headaches and the gall bladder, stomach, bladder, and endocrine hormone meridians.
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liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, intestines, reproductive organs), in the chest (e.g., heart, aorta, lungs), and in the head (e.g., brain, skull, sinuses). It also can be used to detect abnormalities in the neck and spine (e.g.
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Bile is a digestive fluid secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder which normally is released into the duodenum portion of the small intestine through the sphincter of Oddi.
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About 15 percent of the population will experience kidney or bladder stones during their life. This article covers the signs, symptoms and treatment of the problem.
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Biliary Tract Diseases - Diseases in any part of the BILIARY TRACT including the BILE DUCTS and the GALLBLADDER.
Digestive System Abnormalities - Congenital structural abnormalities of the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM.
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Living more than 5 years with metastatic cancer to the lungs is uncommon. Rarely, patients with certain types of cancer (sarcoma, renal cell carcinoma, bladder cancer, colon cancer, or melanoma) that has only spread a limited amount to the lung can ...
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GALLSTONE: A hard mass of cholesterol, calcium bilirubinate, and calcium carbonate formed in the gallbladder or biliary passages.
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Ultrasound examination The use of high frequency sound waves to aid in diagnosis. Ureterostomy A surgical procedure consisting of cutting the ureters from the bladder and connecting them to an opening (see Stoma) on the abdomen, ...
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Normally, the liver filters bile from the blood and sends it to the gallbladder, where it's released into the intestines or absorbed into the bloodstream and disposed of.
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