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

what does fluid in the bladder mean?

Accepted Answer

Urine: That is the fluid which is normally in the bladder.

Question 3

does the bladder heal itself over time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Our bodies as a whole usually do a great job of self-repair; as long as there is nothing to hinder the work efforts.  Examples include poor nutrition, certain disease processes, certain exogenous substances and medications.

Question 4

what side of your body is the bladder on?

Accepted Answer

Neither side: Bladder is normally located in midline at base of abdominal cavity.

Question 5

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 6

what foods can i eat to help the bladder heal?

Accepted Answer

Cranberry juice: Maintaining adequate fluid intake and hydration are important.  Water is usually the fluid of choice.  In addition, cranberry juice has been shown to sterilize the urine and protect from certain types of urinary tract infections.

Question 7

how long does it take for the bladder to empty?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It really depends on how much volume you are voiding. Most people void with 10-15 ounces and can void about half an ounce per second so you can do the math from there. You should have a relatively strong stream that is continuous so any significant changes in this might require an evaluation.

Question 8

what is a white sticky dischare from the bladder?

Accepted Answer

?infection: Tough to say without an examination and testing, but a vaginal infection is often considered infections until proven other wise.  Bladder discharges are only seen in the urine as opposed to vaginal discharges.  If you have a discharge when urinating from the bladder, that would need to be evaluated as well.

Question 9

what functions does the bladder have for the body?

Accepted Answer

Waste removal: Our bladder is responsible for collecting and storing our body's waste, in the form of urine, for removal and elimination through an outflow tract which differs depending upon one's gender.

Question 10

are there foods that will help control the bladder.

Accepted Answer

No: Bladder control is a function of the sphincter. There is no food that will improve control of the bladder sphincter. It is helpful to avoid ingestion of anything that increases urine production, such as alcoholic beverages. When the bladder is full it tends to have more urine leakage. Emptying the bladder more often will result in less bladder leakage.

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