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Around one third of men will develop urinary tract (outflow) symptoms, of which the principal underlying cause is benign prostatic hyperplasia. [26] Once symptoms arise, their progress is variable and unpredictable with about one third of patients improving, one third remaining stable and one third deteriorating. [citation needed]
Micturition syncope or post-micturition syncope is the name given to the human phenomenon of fainting shortly after or during urination.The underlying cause is not fully understood, but it may be a result of vasovagal response, postural hypotension, or a combination thereof.
Polyuria generally causes urinary urgency and frequency, but does not necessarily lead to incontinence. Neurogenic disorders like multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, Parkinson's disease, strokes and spinal cord injury can all interfere with nerve function of the bladder. [21] This can lead to neurogenic bladder dysfunction; Overactive bladder ...
Certain urination habits can lead to a variety of bladder and health issues. Here are 7 common mistakes urologists see people making. I'm a urologist. 7 signs the way you pee may be hurting your ...
Without diagnostic evaluation, the cause of underactive bladder is unclear, as there are multiple possible causes. UAB symptoms can accurately reflect impaired bladder emptying due either to DU or obstruction (normal or large storage volumes, elevated post-void residual volume), or can result from a sense of incomplete emptying of a hypersensitive bladder (small storage volumes, normal or ...
Bromism is the syndrome which results from the long-term consumption of bromine, usually through bromine-based sedatives such as potassium bromide and lithium bromide. Bromism was once a very common disorder, being responsible for 5 to 10% of psychiatric hospital admissions, but is now uncommon since bromide was withdrawn from clinical use in ...
Damage to the nerves that travel from the spinal cord to the bladder (peripheral nerves) can cause neurogenic bladder, usually the flaccid type. Nerve damage can be caused by diabetes, alcoholism, vitamin B12 deficiency, or genital herpes. Peripheral nerves can also be damaged as a complication of major surgery of the pelvis, such as for ...
Giggle incontinence is more common in children than adults, typically appearing at ages 5 to 7, [2] and is most common in girls near the onset of puberty [3] but can also happen to boys/males. The condition tends to improve with age, with fewer episodes during the teenage years, [ 2 ] but may persist into the teenage years or adulthood. [ 3 ]