Bladder is a hollow organ located in the lower abdomen or in the pelvis. The two major functions of the bladder are to store urine until full and empty the bladder when full without any leakage. The disorder starts when the bladder is unable to empty fully, leaking problem before or after urination. It the conditions of nervous system affect bladder, it is called neurogenic bladder. Parkinson\'s disease, multiple sclerosis, disk herniation and other nervous system disorders may result in neurogenic bladder. Some of the disorders of the bladder are: bladder cancer, bladder obstruction, cystitis, diverticulum of the bladder, stress incontinence, urges incontinence, overflow incontinence and vesicoureteral reflux.
Some of the symptoms of Bladder disorders:
- Abdominal pain
- Pain in urination
- Urinary infections
- Overflow incontinence
- Difficulty in urination
- Frequent urination
- Straining while urination
- Dropping small amounts of urine accidentally
When should you consult a doctor?
Consult a doctor if you have signs of bladder disorders. The doctor may suggest medication or surgery in severe cases.
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