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What is a ureterocele? A ureterocele is a dilation of the area where the ureter inserts into the bladder. Ureteroceles are a congenital abnormality which means they are present at birth. It is unknown exactly why ureteroceles form, but it is thought to …
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What is urethral stricture? A urethral stricture is a scar that surrounds the urethra urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the tip of the penis) for a short or long distance and blocks the flow of urine. It is caused by infection, …
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Interstitial Cystitis or Painful Bladder Syndrome (IC/PBS) is a chronic bladder condition. IC/PBS refers to pain, pressure, discomfort within the urinary bladder, with symptoms lasting more than six weeks, of infection or other identifiable causes. …
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There are different types of incontinence. It is very important to try to sort out which type is playing the greatest role in causing the incontinence because the treatment can be quite different. Incontinence refers to loss of urine during coughing, …
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is one of the most common reasons people visit their physician. Normal urine is sterile and contains no bacteria. Bacteria can enter through the urethra and invade the urinary tract lining and urine from nearby skin and …
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The lower urinary tract, which includes the bladder and urethra, allows for storage and timely expulsion of urine. Voiding dysfunction is a broad term, used to describe conditions where there is poor coordination between the bladder muscle and the …