Question 1

what are some examples of bladder diseases?

Accepted Answer

Many: acute cystitis, chronic cystitis, interstitial cystitis, overactive bladder, bladder cancer just to name a few

Question 2

can you tell me about ic bladder disease?

Accepted Answer

InterstitialCystitis: It is a chronic inflammatory condition of the bladder.  There is no clear cut knowledge of what causes this condition.  Theories have been autoimmune, diet, allergies, inflammatory conditions
Resources:
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/interstitialcystitis/
www.ichelp.org
www.ic-network.com

Question 3

i am taking pees in the middle of the night at least 2 times, do i have a bladder disease?

Accepted Answer

Maybe....: Getting up in the middle of the night to urinate is known as nocturia.  In men, this is common over the age 45-50 and is due to an enlarging prostate gland.  In women, urinary frequency and nocturia could be caused by the uterus "leaning" on the bladder causing the sensation of fullness.  Infections can also cause nocturia.  One needs to be evaluated by their family doctor for definitive care.

Question 4

what are some symptoms of gall bladder disease?

Accepted Answer

Pain with food: Many patients report pain in their upper abdomen that runs along their rib margin on the right with occasional upper back pain - mostly with fatty/rich food (fried food, ice cream, even creamy salad dressing...).  In more severe cases, you can have yellow eyes, darkened urine, light colored stool that floats in the toilet...  Time to see a doc if you have some of the sx listed.

Question 5

what are the different types of gall bladder disease?

Accepted Answer

See below: Mainly two conditions can cause gallbladder problems. First and most common is gallstones causing upper abdominal discomfort & nausea. Second can be a poorly functioning gallbladder called biliary dyskinesia. Gallstones are diagnosed with ultrasound. Dyskinesia diagnosed with a nuclear scan. Gallbladder cancer is another rare condition.

Question 6

which type of diet may contribute to gall bladder disease?

Accepted Answer

Gallbladder symptoms: Are made worse by intake of fatty or fried foods.  Also some patients are affected by dairy products.  If you have symptomatic gallstones, dietary adjustment is just a temporary fix.  Definitive treatment is surgery.

Question 7

what are the kinds of gall bladder disease someone can get?

Accepted Answer

Several: Irritation -cholecystitis
Stones of several types -bilirubin. Cholesterol
Stasis and obstruction
Polyps
Cancers

Question 8

can gall bladder disease cause other possible complications?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Gallstones can cause infection of the gallbladder, blockage of the bile ducts with infection or jaundice, and pancreatitis.

Question 9

can you get a bladder transplant if you have a bladder disease?

Accepted Answer

EXPERIMENTAL: Some centers have grown "bladders" in lab, and have transplanted them into humans, but not aggressively. Neobladders can be constructed from intestinal wall, and that is more frequently done.  Seek an opinion from a knowledgable urologist.  Good luck.

Question 10

how long can you live with gall bladder disease before it absolutely has to be removed?

Accepted Answer

Depends: What are your symptoms? If you have persistent nausea & vomiting with pain & inability to eat then do not wait. If you are having fevers or infection, do not delay care. If you are having blood test abnormalities or liver disease from gallstones, do not wait for care.

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