BLADDER & URINE HEALTH
BLADDER AND URINE – URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS:
The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Infections of the urinary tract (UTIs) are the second most common type of infection in the body. You may have a UTI if you notice
- Pain or burning when you use the bathroom
- Fever, tiredness or shakiness
- An urge to use the bathroom often
- Pressure in your lower belly
- Urine that smells bad or looks cloudy or reddish
If you think you have a UTI, it is important to see your doctor. Your doctor can tell if you have a UTI by testing a sample of your urine. Treatment with medicines to kill the infection will make it better, often in one or two days (Source: MedlinePlus 2008)
BLADDER AND URINARY TRACT – BLADDER CANCER
Answer: A malignant tumor growth within the bladder. Bladder cancers usually arise from the transitional cells of the bladder (the cells lining the bladder). These tumors may be classified based on their growth pattern as either papillary tumors (meaning they have a wart-like lesion attached to a stalk) or nonpapillary tumors. Nonpapillary tumors are much less common but they are more invasive and have a poorer prognosis.
See also:
Bladder Cancer
Urinary Tract Infection
Penis Discharge
Vaginal Discharge
Kidney Stones
Low Back Pain
Bloody Urine (Hematuria)
Painful Urine
Dysuria
Cystitis
Honeymooner’s Cystitis
Safe Sex
Condoms
Cranberry Juice
Prostate Health
