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  2. Bladder stone - Wikipedia

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    Bladder stones vary in their size, shape and texture- some are small, hard and smooth whereas others are huge, spiked and very soft. One can have one or multiple stones. Bladder stones are somewhat more common in men who have prostate enlargement. The large prostate presses on the urethra and makes it difficult to pass urine. Over time ...

  3. Cystocele - Wikipedia

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    If the cystocele causes few symptoms, avoiding heavy lifting or straining may be all that is recommended. [1] In those with more significant symptoms a vaginal pessary, pelvic muscle exercises, or surgery may be recommended. [1] The type of surgery typically done is known as a colporrhaphy. [11] The condition becomes more common with age. [1]

  4. Urinary retention - Wikipedia

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    Bladder stones; Atrophy of the detrusor muscle (atonic bladder is an extreme form) Hydronephrosis (congestion of the kidneys) Hypertrophy of the detrusor muscle (the muscle that squeezes the bladder to empty it during urination) Diverticula (formation of pouches) in the bladder wall (which can lead to stones and infection)

  5. Lower urinary tract symptoms - Wikipedia

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    The improved urodynamic profile is related to a lower risk of urologic complications, such as cystitis and bladder stones. [19] Physical activity. Physical activity has been recommended as a treatment for urinary tract symptoms.

  6. Calculus (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    Many stone types can be detected by ultrasound; Factors contributing to stone formation (as in #Etiology) are often tested: Laboratory testing can give levels of relevant substances in blood or urine; Some stones can be directly recovered (at surgery, or when they leave the body spontaneously) and sent to a laboratory for analysis of content

  7. Urethral stricture - Wikipedia

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    A urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra, the tube connected to the bladder that allows urination. The narrowing reduces the flow of urine and makes it more difficult or even painful to empty the bladder. [1] Urethral stricture is caused by injury, instrumentation, infection, and certain non-infectious forms of urethritis. The ...

  8. Cystinuria - Wikipedia

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    The crystals are usually hexagonal, translucent, white. Upon removal, the stones may be pink or yellow in color, but later they turn to greenish due to exposure to air. Cystinuria is usually asymptomatic when no stone is formed. However, once a stone is formed, signs and symptoms can occur: [1] Nausea; Flank pain; Hematuria; Urinary tract ...

  9. Lithotomy - Wikipedia

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    Lithotomy from Greek for "lithos" and "tomos" (), is a surgical method for removal of calculi, stones formed inside certain organs, such as the urinary tract (kidney stones), bladder (bladder stones), and gallbladder (), that cannot exit naturally through the urinary system or biliary tract.