The effect of aging on your bladder
/Aging brings many physical changes we expect – gray hair, wrinkles, arthritis, are all obvious.
Read MoreAging brings many physical changes we expect – gray hair, wrinkles, arthritis, are all obvious.
Read MoreBladder outlet obstruction is a condition in which the bladder neck becomes obstructed as a result of an abnormality. This prevents the bladder neck from completely opening during urination. Bladder outlet obstruction is common among men over the age of 50. However, the condition can occur among men of any age, as well as women.
Read MoreUnder normal conditions, a woman’s bladder is held in place by a net of pelvic floor muscles and connective tissues. When these muscles and tissues stretch and weaken, it allows the bladder to “drop” or prolapse through this net or wall. A prolapsed bladder is one in which the bladder decends into the vagina following the deterioration of the vaginal wall. A proposed bladder is also known an as a cystocele or a fallen bladder. The bladder itself is the hollow organ in the pelvis that serves as a storage unit for our urine. This urine is filtered from the body through the kidneys and makes its way down to the bladder.
Read MoreCystitis is inflammation of the bladder. The inflammation of the bladder is caused by a urinary tract infection or UTI, which is a bacterial infection. Cystitis more commonly affects women, however men can get it too. In either case, cystitis can affect a person’s quality of life and therefore requires treatment. Men who suffer from an enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), kidney stones, or a urethral stricture have an increased risk for cystitis.
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