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The bladder is a sac-like structure in the lower abdominal area. It's major function is act as a container for urine. The bladder has a waterproof skin which is known to medical professionals as the transitional cell epithelium. Urine arrives at the bladder from the kidneys through tubes called ureters. It is eliminated through a tube called the urethra. A normal adult bladder contains about 400 milliliters of urine. As people get older, bladder problems become more common. It can become more of a challenge to control urinary functions. This often results in a condition called incontinence. Incontinence can also occur when there is a problem with the bladder or disease. There are a number of bladder control products available on the market that help people who suffer from incontinence or bladder control problems. There are several classifications of bladder cancer. The most common kind starts in the lining of the cells inside of the bladder. This kind is called urothelial cell carcinoma (UCC) or transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). A bladder infection is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary tract. Although a bladder infection can be very uncomfortable, it's fairly easy to treat and can be cured quickly if treated properly. An overactive bladder is a disorder caused by a sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscle in the wall of the urinary bladder. This condition causes an unexpected and unstoppable need to urinate. Overactive bladder is also sometimes called urge incontinence and is a kind of urinary incontinence or unintentional loss of urine. Bladder Stones - Bladder stones are crystalline masses that come from minerals and proteins which naturally occur in urine. They are much less common than kidney stones. Bladder Spasms - A bladder spasm may also be called bladder instability. Under normal circumstances bladder muscles are relaxed and only go into action when you pass urine. But when the bladder is instable, it sometimes contracts quickly and unexpectedly. This contraction is also referred to as a bladder spasm. Bladder Prolapse - This condition is also called cystoceles. It is more often called fallen bladder or prolapsed bladder. Fallen bladder occurs in women when the front wall of the vagina, which supports the bladder, weakens or loosens. The bladder may then start to slip into the vagina. There are four different stages, but the basic result can be urinary difficulties, discomfort, and stress incontinence (which is urine leakage caused by sneezing, coughing, exertion, or some other physical condition). Enuresis (More commonly known as bed wetting) - Enuresis is, simply put, involuntary urination, usually during sleep. Enuresis is more common in children and often no longer occurs as the child matures. However, frequent enuresis can be a sign or symptom other physical or emotional problems. Paruresis - This is a condition that is also known as shy bladder, shy kidney, or bashful bladder. Both men and women can suffer from paruresis, which is a type of social anxiety disorder in which the sufferer is unable to urinate when others are able to see or hear, typically a place like a public restroom. For related information, click on bladder pain. George McKenzie is a former TV news anchor, medical reporter and radio talk show host.
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