Diseases of the bladder and prostate are common health conditions that affect many individuals. Some disorders can cause morbidity and even mortality.[1] Whilst bladder diseases can affect both sexes, prostate diseases are limited to those individuals with male anatomy.[2][3]
Bladder diseases edit
The bladder is an organ that stores urine until it is released from the body. Several conditions can affect the bladder including urinary tract infections, bladder stones, bladder cancer, overactive bladder, cystitis, interstitial cystitis, abscess, fistula, and urinary incontinence.[4][5][1]
Bladder diseases are commonly diagnosed through testing requested by a medical professional. These may include urine tests, biopsy, cystoscopy, x-ray, pelvic ultrasound, blood tests or surgical intervention.[6][7][8]
Prostate diseases edit
The prostate is a gland that is deep within the pelvic cavity of those with male anatomy. It is responsible for producing fluid that helps with sperm movement. Due to its location within the body, when diseased, it can affect the reproductive and urinary systems.[3] Prostate diseases, such as prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and prostate cancer all affect the functioning of this gland.[9][10]
Treatment options edit
Treatments for bladder and prostate diseases depend on numerous factors including the specific condition diagnosed, the severity of the condition, and other individual characteristics. Treatments may be used in isolation or in combination with other treatments.[11][8]
Both complementary and alternative therapies can be used to treat urological and prostatic disorders.[12]
References edit
- ^ a b Slack, Alex; Diane K. Newman; Alan J. Wein (2011). Fast facts: Bladder Disorders (2nd ed.). Abingdon: Health Press. ISBN 978-1-905832-97-2. OCLC 788999837.
- ^ Wein, A. J. (2014). Bladder Dysfunction in the Adult: the Basis for Clinical Management. Karl-Erik Andersson, Marcus J. Drake. New York: Springer. ISBN 978-1-4939-0853-0. OCLC 956645956.
- ^ a b Clinic, Mayo (2014). Mayo clinic essential guide to prostate health what to do about prostate enlargement, inflammation and cancer. Inc Recorded Books. [S.l.]: RosettaBooks. ISBN 978-0-7953-4198-4. OCLC 1201197114.
- ^ "Bladder Diseases | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program". effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ Gant, Frederick, James (1884). Diseases of the Bladder, Prostate Gland, and Urethra (5th ed.). Bermingham.
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- ^ Petrişor A. Geavlete, ed. (2016). Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment in urinary bladder pathology: handbook of endourology. London. ISBN 978-0-12-803862-8. OCLC 945037574.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ a b BLADDER DISEASES: diagnosis and treatment. [S.l.]: HAYLE MEDICAL. 2020. ISBN 978-1-63241-917-0. OCLC 1184234379.
- ^ Castro, J. E. (1974). The Treatment of Prostatic Hypertrophy and Neoplasia. Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands. ISBN 978-94-015-7190-6. OCLC 851392020.
- ^ Martin I. Resnick; Ian M. Thompson (2000). Advanced therapy of prostate disease. Hamilton, Ontario: B.C. Decker. ISBN 0-585-37523-2. OCLC 48139999.
- ^ Atala, Anthony (2003). Bladder Disease, Part A: Research Concepts and Clinical Applications. Debra Slade. Boston: Springer US. ISBN 978-1-4613-4707-1. OCLC 853256683.
- ^ Moyad, Mark A. (2013). Complementary & alternative medicine for prostate and urologic health. New York. ISBN 978-1-4614-8492-9. OCLC 861688788.
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