A cystocele or prolapsed bladder occurs when the support structures of the pelvic cavity are compromised. The contents of the pelvic cavity cannot maintain its normal anatomical position and herniate into surrounding hollow viscera like the vagina. This is commonly known as a dropped bladder and the process by which this >> Read More ...
A cystocele is the medical term for a prolapsed bladder, which occurs when the tissues and structures supporting the urinary bladder in its normal anatomical position weakens and stretches. It is a type of hernia where the bladder protrudes into the vaginal wall. A cystocele is also known by common terms like a fallen, >> Read More ...
The sleep process is not just a single continuous period of unconsciousness from which a person can awaken. It is a dynamic and active process with various stages of sleep alternating through a single sleep cycle. There are broadly two stages of sleep : Slow wave sleep (non-REM) REM sleep (Rapid Eye Movement) There are >> Read More ...
Weak bladder is a common term to denote two urinary disorders, either urinary incontinence or frequent urination. Despite the use of the term ‘weak’, there is often no functional disorder of the bladder and successful treatment will lead to normal urinary habits and bladder control. Often the same causative >> Read More ...
Hyperglycemia is the medical term for high blood sugar levels. Glucose, which is a simple sugar (monosaccharide), is essential for energy production and sustaining life. High blood sugar levels damages cells, affects the water and electrolyte balance and disrupts homeostasis. Causes of Hyperglycemia Prolonged >> Read More ...
The blood glucose levels are maintained within a narrow range by two important regulating hormones – insulin and glucagon. Other factors also influence blood glucose levels but the action of these two hormones have the most profound effect. Simply, the body can raise the blood glucose levels when it falls below a >> Read More ...
A burning sensation in the anus or during and after a bowel movement is not an uncommon experience and every person may experience it at some point in time. Often it is related to eating spicy foods or during and after a bout of gastroenteritis. At other times burning is sign of proctitis, which in inflammation of the anus >> Read More ...
What is cystitis? Cystitis is the medical term for inflammation of the urinary bladder. Most cases are due to an infection although other factors such as autoimmune disorders, chemical and mechanical trauma may also cause cystitis. Bacterial infection, often associated with an infection of the urethra (urethritis), is the >> Read More ...
The bladder stores urine until the accumulated urine stretches the bladder to a significant degree to trigger the reflexes that will result in urination. With the relaxation of the external urethral sphincter, increase in abdominal pressure and contraction of the detrusor muscle, urine will be passed out when the situation >> Read More ...
The urinary bladder is a hollow muscular organ located in the lesser pelvis when empty. It serves as a reservoir for urine and can stretch considerably to store close to a maximum of 500 milliliters of urine. The average full bladder that is not overly distended contains about 350 milliliters of urine. It receives urine >> Read More ...
