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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Urinary bladder disease | |||
| image = [[File:UOTW_1_-_Ultrasound_of_the_Week_1.webm|thumb|Ultrasound of the bladder]] | |||
| caption = Ultrasound image of the urinary bladder | |||
| field = [[Urology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Dysuria]], [[hematuria]], [[urinary frequency]], [[urinary urgency]], [[pelvic pain]] | |||
| complications = [[Urinary tract infection]], [[bladder cancer]], [[bladder stones]] | |||
| onset = Varies depending on the specific condition | |||
| duration = Acute or chronic | |||
| causes = [[Infection]], [[inflammation]], [[autoimmune disorders]], [[tumors]], [[stones]] | |||
| risks = [[Smoking]], [[radiation therapy]], [[chronic bladder irritation]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Urinalysis]], [[cystoscopy]], [[ultrasound]], [[CT scan]], [[MRI]] | |||
| differential = [[Interstitial cystitis]], [[bladder cancer]], [[urinary tract infection]] | |||
| treatment = Depends on the specific condition; may include [[antibiotics]], [[surgery]], [[chemotherapy]], [[radiation therapy]] | |||
| medication = [[Antibiotics]], [[analgesics]], [[anticholinergics]] | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
| deaths = Varies depending on the specific condition | |||
}} | |||
{{Short description|Diseases affecting the urinary bladder}} | {{Short description|Diseases affecting the urinary bladder}} | ||
'''Urinary bladder disease''' refers to a variety of conditions that affect the bladder, an organ in the human body responsible for storing urine. These diseases can range from infections and inflammation to more serious conditions such as cancer. | '''Urinary bladder disease''' refers to a variety of conditions that affect the bladder, an organ in the human body responsible for storing urine. These diseases can range from infections and inflammation to more serious conditions such as cancer. | ||
==Types of urinary bladder diseases== | ==Types of urinary bladder diseases== | ||
===Urinary tract infections (UTIs)=== | ===Urinary tract infections (UTIs)=== | ||
[[Urinary tract infection|UTIs]] are common infections that can affect the bladder, causing symptoms such as frequent urination, pain during urination, and cloudy urine. They are often caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract. | [[Urinary tract infection|UTIs]] are common infections that can affect the bladder, causing symptoms such as frequent urination, pain during urination, and cloudy urine. They are often caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract. | ||
===Interstitial cystitis=== | ===Interstitial cystitis=== | ||
[[Interstitial cystitis]] is a chronic condition characterized by bladder pressure, bladder pain, and sometimes pelvic pain. The symptoms can range from mild discomfort to severe pain. | [[Interstitial cystitis]] is a chronic condition characterized by bladder pressure, bladder pain, and sometimes pelvic pain. The symptoms can range from mild discomfort to severe pain. | ||
===Bladder cancer=== | ===Bladder cancer=== | ||
[[Bladder cancer]] is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder. It is one of the most common cancers and can cause symptoms such as blood in the urine, frequent urination, and pain during urination. | [[Bladder cancer]] is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder. It is one of the most common cancers and can cause symptoms such as blood in the urine, frequent urination, and pain during urination. | ||
===Bladder stones=== | ===Bladder stones=== | ||
[[Bladder stone|Bladder stones]] are hard masses of minerals in the bladder. They can develop when the bladder does not empty completely, leading to concentrated urine that forms crystals. | [[Bladder stone|Bladder stones]] are hard masses of minerals in the bladder. They can develop when the bladder does not empty completely, leading to concentrated urine that forms crystals. | ||
===Overactive bladder=== | ===Overactive bladder=== | ||
[[Overactive bladder]] is a condition characterized by a sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscle in the bladder wall, leading to an urgent need to urinate. | [[Overactive bladder]] is a condition characterized by a sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscle in the bladder wall, leading to an urgent need to urinate. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Diagnosis of bladder diseases often involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Common tests include urinalysis, cystoscopy, and imaging tests such as ultrasound. | Diagnosis of bladder diseases often involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Common tests include urinalysis, cystoscopy, and imaging tests such as ultrasound. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment varies depending on the specific condition but may include medications, lifestyle changes, or surgery. For example, antibiotics are commonly used to treat UTIs, while bladder cancer may require surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy. | Treatment varies depending on the specific condition but may include medications, lifestyle changes, or surgery. For example, antibiotics are commonly used to treat UTIs, while bladder cancer may require surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy. | ||
==Prevention== | ==Prevention== | ||
Preventive measures for bladder diseases include maintaining good hygiene, staying hydrated, and avoiding irritants such as smoking and certain foods. | Preventive measures for bladder diseases include maintaining good hygiene, staying hydrated, and avoiding irritants such as smoking and certain foods. | ||
==See also== | |||
== | |||
* [[Urinary system]] | * [[Urinary system]] | ||
* [[Kidney disease]] | * [[Kidney disease]] | ||
* [[Prostate disease]] | * [[Prostate disease]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/bladder-diseases National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - Bladder Diseases] | * [https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/bladder-diseases National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - Bladder Diseases] | ||
[[Category:Urinary system]] | [[Category:Urinary system]] | ||
[[Category:Diseases]] | [[Category:Diseases]] | ||
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| Urinary bladder disease | |
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Dysuria, hematuria, urinary frequency, urinary urgency, pelvic pain |
| Complications | Urinary tract infection, bladder cancer, bladder stones |
| Onset | Varies depending on the specific condition |
| Duration | Acute or chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Infection, inflammation, autoimmune disorders, tumors, stones |
| Risks | Smoking, radiation therapy, chronic bladder irritation |
| Diagnosis | Urinalysis, cystoscopy, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI |
| Differential diagnosis | Interstitial cystitis, bladder cancer, urinary tract infection |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Depends on the specific condition; may include antibiotics, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy |
| Medication | Antibiotics, analgesics, anticholinergics |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | Varies depending on the specific condition |
Diseases affecting the urinary bladder
Urinary bladder disease refers to a variety of conditions that affect the bladder, an organ in the human body responsible for storing urine. These diseases can range from infections and inflammation to more serious conditions such as cancer.
Types of urinary bladder diseases[edit]
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)[edit]
UTIs are common infections that can affect the bladder, causing symptoms such as frequent urination, pain during urination, and cloudy urine. They are often caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract.
Interstitial cystitis[edit]
Interstitial cystitis is a chronic condition characterized by bladder pressure, bladder pain, and sometimes pelvic pain. The symptoms can range from mild discomfort to severe pain.
Bladder cancer[edit]
Bladder cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder. It is one of the most common cancers and can cause symptoms such as blood in the urine, frequent urination, and pain during urination.
Bladder stones[edit]
Bladder stones are hard masses of minerals in the bladder. They can develop when the bladder does not empty completely, leading to concentrated urine that forms crystals.
Overactive bladder[edit]
Overactive bladder is a condition characterized by a sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscle in the bladder wall, leading to an urgent need to urinate.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of bladder diseases often involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Common tests include urinalysis, cystoscopy, and imaging tests such as ultrasound.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment varies depending on the specific condition but may include medications, lifestyle changes, or surgery. For example, antibiotics are commonly used to treat UTIs, while bladder cancer may require surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy.
Prevention[edit]
Preventive measures for bladder diseases include maintaining good hygiene, staying hydrated, and avoiding irritants such as smoking and certain foods.
