Books /Bladder Diseases: Research Concepts and Clinical Applications

9781639275106

American Medical Publishers

English

2021

210

$ 140.99

The bladder is a hollow organ that stores urine and is located in the lower abdomen of the human body. Many conditions can affect the bladder such as constipation, diabetes, and obesity. Other factors like low physical activity, smoking, alcohol, caffeine, poor diet and pelvic injury can cause different types of bladder diseases. Some of the common bladder diseases are cystitis, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, interstitial cystitis and bladder cancer. They can be identified through symptoms such as leaking urine, urinating more than eight times a day, sudden and urgent need to urinate, pain or burning sensation during or after urinating, inability to empty the bladder, and cloudy or bloody urine. Bladder diseases can be diagnosed by urine tests, blood tests, x-rays and cystoscope. Their treatments include lifestyle changes, exercises, medications and surgery. This book discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches to bladder diseases. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. This book will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.