Facts about the human bladder

The main function of the bladder is to store and release waste in the form of urine.The bladder is a stretchy, muscular bag that sits just behind the pubic bone.The bladder is like a balloon and swells into a round shape when full and gets smaller when empty.If the urinary system is healthy, urine may […]

The main function of the bladder is to store and release waste in the form of urine.
The bladder is a stretchy, muscular bag that sits just behind the pubic bone.
The bladder is like a balloon and swells into a round shape when full and gets smaller when empty.
If the urinary system is healthy, urine may stay in the bladder for up to about 5 hours before excretion, depending on the amount of liquid consumed
The average person passes approx. 1.5 litres to 2 litres of urine in 24 hours.
A normal bladder completely empties every time you pass urine.
A normal bladder does not leak.
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CYSTITIS
Bladder infections are known as cystitis or inflammation of the bladder. They are common in women, but very rare in men. More than half of all women get at least one bladder infection at some time in their lives.
Symptoms include; a burning sensation when urinating; this is the most common sign of a bladder infection, frequent urge to urinate, passing only small amounts of urine at a time despite the urge to urinate, urine that is cloudy or bloody with a strong, foul odor, bladder spasm. In the elderly, lethargy and/or mental confusion; these may be signs of a more serious urinary tract infection. A fever or chills; this may mean the infection has gone into the kidneys.
There is a wide variety of antibiotics used to treat bladder infections. Some uncomplicated infections can be treated with just three days of medication.
Cystitis can be prevented by urinating regularly and emptying the bladder completely, wearing cotton underwear and loose, nonbinding clothing that does not trap heat and moisture, practicing good hygiene, drinking plenty of liquids, and avoiding substances known to irritate the bladder, such as alcohol and coffee.
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