Urinary bladder

Introduction Urethrotomy is a surgery to treat a section of the urethra that is too narrow (urethral stricture). The urethra is the tube that moves urine from the bladder out through the tip of the penis. Urethral stricture makes it difficult or painful to pass urine, and can increase your risk of having more frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs). The goal of surgery is to remove urethral stricture and restore the normal flow of urine. Urethrotomy is performed by passing a thin tube with a…

TREAT KIDNEY STONES AND BLADDER INFECTIONS WITH THESE NATURAL FOODS Bladder infections and kidney stone removal can be uncomfortable and painful, but did you know you could lower your chances of suffering from renal diseases by eating natural foods? A diet high in wholesome, healthy foods will discourage bad bacteria growth and kidney stone formation in your renal system. Cranberry Juice studies show that regularly drinking cranberry juice could reduce your risk of urinary tract infections.…

treatment options (Potter & Perry, 5th edition). For example, completing a 24- 72 hour bladder diary which can show her when is the peak time of incontinence, and in turn will help her maintain a routine to promote normal voiding (Potter & Perry, 5th edition). Maintaining a routine of voiding every hour and after every meal might decrease her incontinence (Brunner & Suddarth, 2nd edition). “Patients with urinary incontinence often reduce fluid intake because they believe this will help keep…

mechanism (Koraitim, 2008). This passive continence is maintained by an involuntary contraction of the lissosphincter’s circular muscle fibres resulting in closure of the vesical orifice and narrowing of the urethra (Koraitim, 2008). Following a RP urinary incontinence (UI) is common and can result from injury to the lissosphincter, thus resulting in the loss of passive continence (Koraitim, 2008). The research suggests that the whole length of the lissosphincter is not essential to maintain…

The urinary system consists of two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder and a urethra. The kidneys are bean shaped structures that filter blood and collect waste to form urine. The ureter which are like two tubes carry the formed urine to the bladder which hold the urine until it has been expelled through the urethra. A urinary tract infection is an infection which can happen anywhere along the tract. Most infections usually occur along the lower tract however it can spread to kidneys which can be…

switch off, but after report, we decided it would be a better idea to take it on together. Having this one patient by ourselves would have kept us busy the whole day. Our patient had not put out a lot of urine so a bladder scan was done, and showed the patient had 427 mL of fluid in her bladder, and required a catheter. The physician was called to determine if they should do an in-and-out cath or a Foley catheter. In the end, the Foley catheter won because it reduced the risk for infection and…

Urinary Incontinence among the Elderly Population Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common lower urinary tract dysfunction defined by the International Continence Society (ICS) as an involuntary loss of urine resulting in social or hygienic problems (Abrams et al 2009). Essentially, urinary incontinence is understood as leakage of urine that occurs beyond the control of the individual. In the elderly population, urinary incontinence greatly impacts the quality of life and is characterized…

for the diagnosis and initial treatment of NMIBC. TURB has been carried out by using the monopolar resectoscopes. Recently, the bipolar resectoscopes, which is used for transurethral resection of the prostate, was introduced for the treatment of bladder cancer. Several advantages are associated with the use of bipolar technology: the fluid of irrigation is a saline solution, so reduction of morbidity due to the TUR syndrome, especially in the procedure of long duration (>90 min). Furthermore,…

The urinary system is not something you think about until you have had that second or third glass of water or you wake in the middle of the night and stumble through the house to the bathroom. The urinary system starts with the kidneys which filter blood and produces urine. Urine then carried by what is called ureters which are two tubes that carry the urine to the bladder. The urine can be stored in the bladder until it becomes full in which case it then sends signals to the brain telling you…

she has a birth defect that will affect her quality of life forever. I was born with Bladder Exstrophy, a rare abnormality present at birth in which the bladder and associated structures are improperly formed and occurs in 1 out of 50,000 births. Throughout my childhood I’ve had 14 surgeries to make my life as “normal” as can be. To manage my situation it requires very different techniques just to empty my bladder and to prevent serious infections. Recognizing the need to help support me and…