Bladder Diseases Summary The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine. Many conditions can affect your bladder. Some common ones are Cystitis – inflammation of the bladder, often from an infection Urinary incontinence – loss of bladder control Overactive bladder – a condition in which the bladder squeezes urine out at the wrong time Interstitial cystitis – a chronic problem that causes bladder pain and frequent, urgent urination Bladder cancer Doctors diagnose bladder diseases using different tests. These include urine tests, x-rays, and an examination of the bladder wall with a scope called a cystoscope. Treatment depends on the cause of the problem. It may include medicines and, in severe cases, surgery. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Array Bladder biopsy Bladder outlet obstruction Bladder stones Cystitis – noninfectious Indwelling catheter care Neurogenic bladder Patent urachus repair – slideshow Self catheterization – female Self catheterization – male Urinary catheters Encyclopedia Bladder exstrophy repair Cystometric study Cystoscopy Frequent or urgent urination Intravenous pyelogram Kegel exercises – self-care Lithotripsy Patent urachus repair Pelvic CT scan Radionuclide cystogram Retrograde cystography Suprapubic catheter care Traumatic injury of the bladder and urethra Urinary catheters – what to ask your doctor Urinary incontinence products – self-care Urination – painful Urine – bloody Urine drainage bags Urostomy – stoma and skin care Voiding cystourethrogram Seniors Bladder Health National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Men Bladder Outlet Obstruction: Causes in Men? Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Specifics Bladder Stones Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Nerve Disease and Bladder Control National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Children Blood in the Urine (Hematuria) (For Parents) Nemours Foundation Pediatric Voiding Cystourethrogram Array Ultrasound: Bladder (For Parents) Nemours Foundation Ultrasound: Renal (Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder) (For Parents) Nemours Foundation Urine Blockage in Newborns National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Urinary Bladder Diseases National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic National Institutes of Health Women Cystocele (Fallen Bladder) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Vaginal Pessary American Academy of Family Physicians Diagnosis and Tests Cystoscopy and Ureteroscopy National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Hematuria (Blood in the Urine) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Imaging of the Urinary Tract National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) Array Ultrasound — Pelvis Array Urinalysis American Association for Clinical Chemistry Urinary Retention National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Urination Problems American Academy of Family Physicians Find an Expert Directory of Kidney and Urologic Diseases Organizations National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse Find a Urologist Urology Care Foundation National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Health Check Tools Frequent Urination DSHI Systems Pain During Urination DSHI Systems Urine Color Change DSHI Systems Teenagers Kidneys and Urinary Tract Nemours Foundation Reference Desk Kidneys and Urinary Tract (For Parents) Nemours Foundation Journal Articles Bladder Diseases Treatments and Therapies Urinary Diversion National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Patient Handouts Urinary Retention National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Start Here Urinary Tract and How It Works National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Related Issues Urine Color Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
