Question 1

in some cases can a turp eliminate treatment for bladder diverticulum?

Accepted Answer

TURP: The TURP can resolve bladder distention which can be a factor in causing bladder diverticulum. However, if you have an established diverticulum I am unaware that a TURP procedure can resolve your diverticulum too.

Question 2

f 26. voiding cystogram for frequent urination, it showed a 1cm bladder diverticulum on rt side. waiting for urologist appt. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Not serious: Bladder diverticuli are small out pouching or herniations of the bladder lining or mucosa through muscular bands of the bladder wall. Your diverticulum measures 1 cm, or less than 1/2 inch which is quite small and rarely of any significance at the size.   Your urologist will review your voiding habits with you.

Question 3

hutch diverticulum? overactive bladder? what is the treatment

Accepted Answer

BLADDER DIVERTICULUM: Hutch diverticulae are a certain types seen at the junction of the ureter and bladder and, by themselves are harmless if there is no reflux. They are often associated with refluxing ureters. There are many who have them found by accident that have no symptoms. Other bladder diverticulae  can be signs of high voiding pressures as well as a hutch enlarging from same. A bladder diary and urodynamics.

Question 4

my urine flow is very bad after diverticulum removal surgery. bladder function is bad?

Accepted Answer

Bladder diverticulum: Need to know indications for surgery. Urine flow should improve after removal of bladder diverticulum, unless you have significant prostatic enlargement. Should have had evaluated cystoscopically before bladder surgery. Medication to shrink or removal of prostatic tissue might have avoided need for &amp; should have preceded or coincided with divertuculum surgery if prostate was or is obstructive

Question 5

which is likely to cause a feeling of need to urinate&bladder discomfort: few small (1 is 2 cm) fibroids or kidney stones in the calyceal diverticulum?

Accepted Answer

Kidney stones or UTI: Kidney stones are frequently associated with UTI. You should check this first. Typically large fibroids push on the bladder and it is slow and continuos process. Abrupt onset of symptoms is usually directs towards bladder and kidneys problems.

Question 6

following inguinal hernia surgery i suffered damage to my bladder and awoke with a catheter in place. the surgeon says it was due to a diverticulum and there is noticeable shrinkage to the testicles. sperm is watery and sex drive is lower?

Accepted Answer

: Localized inflammation after surgery can be a common occurance. So can localized temporary changes to surrounding tissues. Discuss these changes with your surgeon at a follow up appointment as they know exactly what the surgery involved and can follow the healing process.

Question 7

i don't know much about herbal medicine but don't have good insurance. are there any plant treatments for meckels diverticulum?

Accepted Answer

No: Meckel's diverticulum is a physical pouch, so medicine doesn't help it. But they can be associated with bleeding. And if patients have mild bleeding, we may use iron to help build back up their hemoglobin stores. Iron can be found in over the counter pills or many foods; beans would be a good non-meat source.

Question 8

best non surgical treatment for zenker diverticulum?

Accepted Answer

None: Really, the treatment for this congenital esophagus outpouching is surgical. There's no medication or lifestyle change which can make it go away. Good luck.

Question 9

what kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for meckel's diverticulum?

Accepted Answer

Basically Surgery: With risks similar to appendicitis, when a meckel's is discovered it usually is surgically removed.

Question 10

had a cystoscopy and it showed a pocket in my bladder and i seen some white balls in there. what is that? could diverticula be from hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Bladder injury can occur during hysterectomy and diverticula may develop on sites of occult bladder wall injury. Consult with a urologist to manage your urolithiasis..

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In some cases can a turp eliminate treatment for bladder diverticulum?

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F 26. voiding cystogram for frequent urination, it showed a 1cm bladder diverticulum on rt side. waiting for urologist appt. what does this mean?

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Hutch diverticulum? overactive bladder? what is the treatment

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My urine flow is very bad after diverticulum removal surgery. bladder function is bad?

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Which is likely to cause a feeling of need to urinate&bladder discomfort: few small (1 is 2 cm) fibroids or kidney stones in the calyceal diverticulum?

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Following inguinal hernia surgery i suffered damage to my bladder and awoke with a catheter in place. the surgeon says it was due to a diverticulum and there is noticeable shrinkage to the testicles. sperm is watery and sex drive is lower?

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I don't know much about herbal medicine but don't have good insurance. are there any plant treatments for meckels diverticulum?

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Best non surgical treatment for zenker diverticulum?

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What kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for meckel's diverticulum?

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Had a cystoscopy and it showed a pocket in my bladder and i seen some white balls in there. what is that? could diverticula be from hysterectomy?

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