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Urinary Disorders - Symptoms, Causes | AINU

Urinary Disorders What are urinary disorders? The urinary tract includes the ureters, kidneys , urethra , and bladder . kidneys are responsible for filtering blood, creating urine to dispense body wastes, which travels through the ureters to the bladder and is stored in the bladder.   When the muscles of your bladder contract, the urine exits the body through the urethra. Urinary disorders include disorders, diseases or conditions that affect kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra, or that affect their function. Examples of urinary disorders include incontinence (inability to control urine flow), cancers of the urinary tract, kidney stones , interstitial cystitis, and kidney failure . Common symptoms of urinary disorders include: Abdominal, pelvic, or lower back pain or discomfort Blood in the urine Fever and chills difficulty producing urine Frequent urination Leaking of urine Changes in the urine Urgent need to urinate Some urinary disorders may dev...

URINARY INCONTINENCE | KIDNEY DISEASE | UROLOGY | AINU

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URINARY INCONTINENCE INTRODUCTION: Urinary incontinence — the loss of bladder control — is a common and often embarrassing problem.  In some cases, you may empty your bladder’s contents completely. In other cases, you may experience only minor leakage. The condition may be temporary or chronic, depending on its cause.  According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, it’s more common among women age 50 and over. However, this condition can affect anyone. As your age, the muscles supporting your bladder tend to weaken, which can lead to urinary incontinence. TYPES: Urinary incontinence is divided into three general types. You can potentially experience more than one type at the same time. Stress urinary incontinence: Stress urinary incontinence is triggered by certain types of physical activity. For example, you might lose control of your bladder when you’re: • Exercising • Coughing • Sneezing • Laughing Such activities put stress on ...