Question 1

could bladder slings become dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If they erode into bladder or urethra or become infected.

Question 2

what could you do if your bladder was broken?

Accepted Answer

: This is vague, as there is not a diagnosis of broken bladder. If you would like to get more information, resubmit your question with some specific issues that concern you so that you can get a good answer.

Question 3

is there a difference in bladder size/volume between males and females? if so, could you please give approximate difference?

Accepted Answer

No difference: No real difference in bladder size of men and women. Location and shape different in woman residing with uterus located posteriorly. With child birth, straining , and menstruation women's bladder appears thinner.  The pelvic floor gets stretched out, you can get  weakened pelvic muscles.

Question 4

could bladder training actually work?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Biofeedback, when indicated works for some, provided they are old or mature enough to follow instructions. I do not believe infants can be bladder trained. They train themselves. The concept of infants learning to relax they pelvic floor and external urethral sphincteric muscles ; at same time increasing intra-abdominal pressure is ridiculous. Fortunately most kids work it out for themselves.

Question 5

what could cause an overactive bladder?

Accepted Answer

Busy Bladder: An "overactive" bladder is a term used to describe frequent urination which can be due to many causes.  Some can be related to neurological issues, metabolic issues, obstructive issues or infections.  If you have no physiologic or physical issues it could also be a "perceived" issue and more psychosomatic.  Most commonly it is infection in a woman and a simple urine test at your doctor can check.

Question 6

what could cause bladder pains in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Could be...: Many things. If you continue to have the issue then see your provider and get a urine test.

Question 7

what do you think could be causing my overactive bladder?

Accepted Answer

Great question: Difficult very common condition, unfortunately no identified cause most of the time and therefore termed idiopathic. This is if your physical exam, history, urinalysis, voiding diary and possibly imaging of your bladder pre- and post void do not identify any specify condition.
However, there are now excellent treatment options to help treat your condition.

Question 8

what could be the cause of spasms on what feels like my bladder?

Accepted Answer

Bladder spasm: Pain with urination? May be urinary tract infection , or kidney stone. If vaginal discharge may be vaginitis or pelvic inflammatory disease (fever?), may also be  ovarian cyst or even ovulation or from the colon ( constipation, spasm, inflammation). F/u /w MD

Question 9

could you tell me what are some common anxiety bladder symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Pee, pee, pee: Some bladder symptoms are difficulty peeing in a public urinal ( shy bladder syndrome in social anxiety disorder ) , urinary urgency ( feeling like you have to pee often in generalized anxiety disorder) ; fear of urinary tract cancer in hypochondriasis, and fear that your body smells of urine in some more rare psychotic disorders.

Question 10

what could cause a 60 year old to suddenly lose control of her bladder?

Accepted Answer

Various things: Leakage of urine can occur due to bladder infections, prolapse (loss of support for the vagina and bladder caused by damage to the supporting tissues of the pelvis), and malfunctioning nerves which control the bladder.  There are other less common causes, including trauma, surgical injury, cancer, but these usually will be associated with other symptoms.  An exam and physician evaluation is needed.

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