A 44-year-old member asked:
what does pyridine do for the bladder?
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Dr. George Klauber answered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Likely mean Pyridium (phenazopyridine): Pyridine is chemical solvent ; not to be ingested. Pyridium (phenazopyridine) is medication which counterects the burning sensation fro bladder infections or irritants. Often very effective, colors urine orange. Should not be used longer that 5 consecutive days.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Hello doctors, i need help identifying bladder problem?
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Dr. Hanford Yau answered
Endocrinology 16 years experience
More details please: More details about your symptoms and medical history is warranted.
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A female asked:
Hiw do you know if you haven't emptied out your bladder completely?
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Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Stomach pressure: Do you still feel the need to urinate after going to the bathroom? Some patients have a sense of fullness after using the restroom. The only definitive way to know is with an ultrasound machine.
This can be a normal feeling unless you are having incontinence or pain due to urinary retention.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me about a mitrofanoff bladder reconstruction procedure?
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Here are some ...: Mitrofanoff bladder reconstraction procedure is also called appendicpvesicostomy as first described by Dr. Paul Mitrofanoff, and typically performed for totally dysfunctionalized lower urinary tract (bladder/urethra) but taking down cecum & appendix to create a urinary storage pouch with the appendix usually out of the umbilicus for clean intermittent self-catheterization by the motivated patients
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Are ultrasounds the test to see if there's a bladder problem?
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Dr. Piotr Obara answered
Radiology 14 years experience
Limited: An ultrasound can evaluate the bladder but to a limited extent. It can see how much urine is in the bladder and if there is anything large within it like a stone or mass.
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A female asked:
What test diagnoses an overractive bladder?
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Dr. Gregory Lewis answered
Urology 44 years experience
See answer: Overactive bladder (oab) is a symptom complex that is characterized by urinary urgency, with or without urge incontinence, associated with urinary frequency and nocturia in the absence of pathologic or metabolic conditions that may cause or mimic oab. Diagnosis is made by a thorough history, physical exam, urinalysis, post-void residual urine, and voiding diary. Urodynamics and cystoscopy optional.
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