Question 1

how large is the bladder?

Accepted Answer

It depends,: the bladder collapses and distends based on the amount of urine in it.

Question 2

how do liquids circulate to the bladder?

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Fluids: Filtration through your kidneys.

Question 3

does tea inflame the bladder?

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Shouldn't: But caffeine can irritate bladder and make you urinate more often.

Question 4

does the bladder decompress with cancer?

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Depends: If cancer is occluding the urethra or the outlet from the bladder it may be difficult for the bladder to decompress and empty itself.

Question 5

training the bladder with a foley catheter?

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Need more Info: At your age its difficult to comprehend your question. Foley catheters are a major cause of bladder and kidney infections. Be careful.

Question 6

does radiation damage the bladder and ureter?

Accepted Answer

Potentially possible: Radiation cystisits( urin. Bladder inflammation ) canpotentially  happen, similalry of the ureters from readiation therapy to the neighbouring pelvic organs/abdominal, organs though they will be protected from unnecessary exposure with the filters.

Question 7

what is fulguration for tumors in the bladder?

Accepted Answer

Destruction: This is a process where a urologist will destroy and cauterize lesions within the bladder to treat visible lesions. These lesions may be causing problems such as bleeding or may be a small tumor or irregularity seen within the bladder with cystoscopy (a telescope used to look into the bladder).

Question 8

are bacteria naturally present in the bladder?

Accepted Answer

Always, Conc issue: Bacteria in bladder urine are nearly always from outside (rare exceptions). Their presence is considered ''normal" if the concentration is &lt;100, 000 bacteria per cc, are ones commonly present in stool & ones without a track record of being very pathogenic. Bacteria  concentrations increase if bladder not emptied well enough, urethra problems present, certain hygiene issues, high urinary sugar, etc.

Question 9

how complicated is the bladder sling operation?

Accepted Answer

Sling procedure: In general urethral sling operations used in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence are associated with very minimal complications and have a very high success rate and most people are satisfied with the procedure.  However as with all surgeries complications can occur and should be discussed treating physician for proceeding with surgery.

Question 10

where is the trigone of the bladder? what is it?

Accepted Answer

Trigone: The trigone is a triangular area of the urinary bladder formed by the two ureteral orifices and the internal urethral orifice.

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