Question 1

what causes the bladder to hurt in men?

Accepted Answer

Similar with women: Bladder pain felt by a patient can be due to problems in the bladder or due to issues near the bladder. Infection in the bladder can cause pain. Cystitis (bladder inflammation) that is not from infection is another cause. Trauma causes pain. Distention (overfilling) hurts. Men can get prostate problems; women get pregnancy problems. A urine test and doctor's exam helps.

Question 2

why do women get overactive bladder more than men?

Accepted Answer

Weak sphincter: Sometimes the overactive bladder is caused when a drop of urine gets in the urethra and triggers a contraction.  Since women are more likely to have stress incontinence they are more likely to have that drop of urine get in their urethra and trigger oab symptoms.  For more see http://peedoc.Com/female-urology or on twitter @thepeedoc.

Question 3

thickening of the bladder wall in men cancer?

Accepted Answer

Could be.: Inflammation and infection among other things could also cause bladder wall thickening. We usually ask urologist to evaluate. May need cystoscopy.

Question 4

i wanted to know is bladder cystitis a serious issue in men?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Especially if this a recurrent infection, the underlying issue needs to be determined. Any urine infection in a male is by definition complicated and needs further evaluation.

Question 5

can you tell me is bladder cystitis, serious issue specially in men ?

Accepted Answer

Just a term of...: Cystitis is just a medical term to describe some inflammatory changes in the bladder, usually on its mucosal lining. Its cause may include: bacterial infection, viral infection, non-bacterial inflammation from stone, tumor, foreign, body, after-radiation, catheter/instrumentation, surgery, chemotherapy, etc.

Talk with your urologist in detail timely for individual situation.

Question 6

other than prostate enlarge which can cause men's bladder become smaller, what other causes can make our bladder shrink?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: The bladder per se would not shrink, but its ability to hold urine may change and become less able to hold from various causes over lifetime; they are, not limited to: UTI or IC or OAB; consuming bladder irritants such as coffee, spicy foods, etc.; compensating stage of bladder outlet blockage; some central nerve diseases such as CV, Parkinsion, Alzheimer's, etc.; bladder cancer/CIS....

Question 7

what are the symptoms of bladder cancer in older men?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Bladder cancer may manifest itself in form of blood in urine, urine retention or even pain. Though if an elderly have any of these symptoms, these are not necessarily a sign of cancer.

Question 8

should men urinate sitting down in order to empty their bladders more completely?

Accepted Answer

: That idea is a myth. Pee any way you want.

Question 9

can potassium permangante be used for treating bladder infection in men ?

Accepted Answer

Rarely used now: for bladder irrigation , as better medications are available. Very dilute 0.001% used to irrigate skin wounds , also in the past at least in US. It is a powerful antioxidant .

Question 10

can men have biofilm bladder infections that don't show up on traditional uti tests?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ...: The bacteria-protecting biofilm formation is demonstrated in tissue electromicroscopic examination, not with traditional urinalysis, and postulated to be key difficulty in eradicating bacteria hiding inside biofilm. Some research to eradicate germs inside biofilm has been under its way, but still far from practical use. Again, modify something modifiable without our current control now....

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