Question 1

Do you know the bladder capacity of the average 9 yr old child?

Accepted Answer

The way to estimate a child's bladder capacity is to take the age of teh child (in years) and add 2.  This give the number of ounces that a child's bladder can hold.  So, a 9 y/o child will hold 9+2 = 11 ounces.

Question 2

Adult male bladder capacity?

Accepted Answer

There is, of course, a wide range. You can say that the average male bladder capacity is around 400-600ml, or 13-20 fluid ounces. This would be the volume voided after holding urine to the point of severe urgency. If the patient is under anesthesia and the bladder distended with water, the bladder can usually hold even more, around 1000ml or 33 fl. Oz.

Question 3

What's bladder capacity, can excess damage nerves?

Accepted Answer

If you cannot empty your bladder, the risk is that the pressure will build up backwards and damage your kidneys.

Question 4

How can i figure out my bladder capacity without going to a urogyn?

Accepted Answer

Though true bladder capacity is obtained during cystocopic or urodynamic evaluation, you can get a rough measure of your bladder capacity by holding your urine until you feel urinary urgency, then voiding into a container and measuring the amount. The average bladder volume is between 400-600ml or 13-20 fl. Oz. If you have any urinary complaints, i so recommend evaluation by a specialist.

Question 5

Can ic patients regain bladder capacity? or will it diminish more over time?

Accepted Answer

Interstitial cystitis is a condition which occurs over time, when the constant irritation of the bladder smooth muscle makes the muscle stronger and thus "thicker", which decreases bladder capacity, and increases urinary urgency. Ask for a referral for a urologist who can dilate the urethra, and over time the volume will enlarge, as the irritation dissipates.

Question 6

I can hold about 12l of urine.. i don't always wait that long but that's my bladder capacity, do i just have a big bladder or something to worry about?

Accepted Answer

12 L of urine is unheard of and 1.2 L is possible. In my 46-yr study and practice in urology, the largest urine hold inside the bladder was 3.5+ L. Generally, a bladder holds some 0.25 - 0.5 L. So, either 12 or 1.2 L is too much. Is it normal? A detailed evaluation to assess your voiding pattern, check postvoid residual urine, urinalysis, etc. is needed. To assure such, see urologist timely.

Question 7

I been taking spasmex for my bladder for 6 months,then i had an ultrasound,doctor said bladder capacity is good,should i stop spasmex or keep takin it?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell without better history of why you were on the spasmex to begin with? An unusual drug for a 19 year old female to be on. Ask doctor who originally prescribed please.

Question 8

What is the normal bladder capacity of a healthy 20 year old? i usually have to pee once every 1-2 hours and can't hold it in.

Accepted Answer

How much urine can a 19-yr female hold?  On average, it may be around 250-450 cc, but may widely vary depending what you may consume. How often does one have to pee? It also highly varies to reflect how much one drinks and how well her/his kidneys work. For more individual detail, ask Doc timely; they should be able to answer what you like and need to know. Don't worry...

Question 9

After having treatment for interstitial cystitis, will my bladder capacity return back to normal?

Accepted Answer

Your bladder capacity might not return to normal but it will likely improve. Symptoms such as frequency, urgency and pain should improve as well.

Question 10

After going through treatment for interstitial cystitis, will my bladder capacity go back to normal?

Accepted Answer

As the bladder regenerates and the inflammatory response stabilizes, the ability of the bladder to relax improves. The bladder becomes more flexible and the capacity improves.

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Adult male bladder capacity?

What's bladder capacity, can excess damage nerves?

How can i figure out my bladder capacity without going to a urogyn?

Can ic patients regain bladder capacity? or will it diminish more over time?

I can hold about 12l of urine.. i don't always wait that long but that's my bladder capacity, do i just have a big bladder or something to worry about?

I been taking spasmex for my bladder for 6 months,then i had an ultrasound,doctor said bladder capacity is good,should i stop spasmex or keep takin it?

What is the normal bladder capacity of a healthy 20 year old? i usually have to pee once every 1-2 hours and can't hold it in.

After having treatment for interstitial cystitis, will my bladder capacity return back to normal?

After going through treatment for interstitial cystitis, will my bladder capacity go back to normal?

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