10 diseases that the bladder can talk about
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Often, problems associated with the bladder associated with age-related changes and, of course, pleasant in this little. Problems of this kind cause a person to give up the habitual way of life and provoke stress.
However, bladder diseases are not always a consequence of aging. This phenomenon is quite common among middle-aged people.
Sometimes a bladder disease can indicate the presence of hidden health problems. Ilive represents 10 diseases, which can signal problems with the bladder.
Sleep apnea
Sleep apnea - episodic breath holdings during sleep that cause a person to wake up. When such stops occur, a person automatically gets up and goes to the toilet. In the morning there are memories only about going to the toilet. Also, the symptoms of a sleep stop include snoring and drowsiness during the day.
Untreated Diabetes
Insufficiently effective treatment of diabetes is directly associated with frequent urination. Non-treatment leads to damage to the nerves that conduct a signal to the bladder. It manifests itself in precedents of urinary incontinence and frequent urge to urinate, so the body tries to get rid of glucose overabundance.
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a decrease in the working capacity of the thyroid gland, which helps regulate metabolic processes in the body. In addition, in the process of developing this disease, the nerves that carry nerve signals to the bladder are affected. Hypothyroidism is characterized by urinary incontinence and frequent urge to urinate. However, these symptoms are secondary, basic - dry skin, fatigue, hair loss and weight gain.
Diseases of the prostate
The urethra in men is located in the thick of the prostate gland. When the gland is enlarged, the urethra is squeezed. This provokes rapid and nocturnal urination and urinary incontinence.
Urinary tract infections
The cause of infection is pathogenic microorganisms. In men, infection is less common than in women. A person can feel a burning sensation during urination, there is also a change in the smell and color of urine.
Obesity
Obesity can be fraught not only with the development of type 2 diabetes and concomitant diseases, but also manifest as incontinence in physical activity, sneezing and coughing. The fact is that in obese people, the muscles of the pelvic floor experience a great load, which leads to a weakening of the sphincter of the urethra, because it does not close tightly even after urination.
Interstitial cystitis
In the course of this chronic disease of the bladder, irritation of the mucosa occurs. Interstitial cystitis is manifested by frequent urge to urinate and pain during sex and menstruation.
Omnipotence of organs
Under the influence of gravity, the bladder moves downward. This is called the omission of the bladder. This is due to the weakening of the ligaments and pelvic floor muscles, which keep the bladder in place. Signs of this disease is a feeling of incomplete emptying, urinary incontinence, frequent urination or heaviness in the vaginal area.
Dehydration
When there is not enough fluid in the body, urine may have an unpleasant smell and a dark yellow tint. There is also a headache, dry skin, dizziness and drowsiness. The causes of dehydration can be physical activity, vomiting, diarrhea and diabetes.
Cancer diseases
Blood in the urine, pain during urination and frequent desires for it can indicate the passage of cancer cells to other parts of the body. Similar problems with the bladder can talk about bladder cancer, renal pelvis cancer, kidney cancer and ureter cancer.