Bladder

Your bladder stores urine (wee). It works with your kidneys to remove waste products through urine. Learn more about your bladder here.

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Bladder cancer

In bladder cancer, abnormal cells in the bladder grow and divide in an uncontrolled way. Learn about the signs and your treatment options.

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Bladder-neck incision

Prostate trouble is common. If your medication does not help or symptoms are severe, a bladder-neck incision should relieve your symptoms.

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Rigid cystoscopy (female)

A rigid cystoscopy is a procedure to check for any problems in your bladder using a rigid telescope (cystoscope). Sometimes certain problems with your bladder and urinary tubes can be treated at the same time.

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Cystoscopy

Cystoscopy is a procedure to see inside your bladder. Read about when this procedure is needed, how to prepare and recovery from cystoscopy.

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Flexible cystoscopy (male)

A flexible cystoscopy is a procedure to check for any problems in your bladder using a flexible telescope (cystoscope).

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Urinary system

Your urinary system removes waste from your blood and makes and stores urine. It includes your kidneys and bladder. Learn how to keep it healthy.

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Frequent urination

Do you often need to visit the bathroom to wee, including at night? Learn more about the causes of frequent urination and how it can be treated.

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Bladder prolapse

A prolapsed bladder is when your bladder bulges into your vaginal wall. Read about the symptoms, causes and treatments for bladder prolapse.

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Anterior repair

An anterior repair is a major operation usually recommended after simpler treatments have failed. Your bladder should be better supported and you should no longer have a bulge in your vagina.

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Incontinence – an overview

Find out about incontinence, the different types and what can cause it. Talk to your doctor if you have trouble controlling your bladder or bowel.

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Urinary incontinence

Find out about urinary incontinence (trouble controlling your bladder), including the causes, types, self-care, treatments and where to get support.

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Cystitis

Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder. Find out about the symptoms and treatment for this common condition.

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Rigid cystoscopy (male)

A rigid cystoscopy is a procedure to check for any problems in your bladder using a rigid telescope (cystoscope). Sometimes certain problems with your bladder and urinary tubes can be treated at the same time.

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Flexible cystoscopy (female)

A flexible cystoscopy is a procedure to check for any problems in your bladder using a flexible telescope (cystoscope).

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Catheter problems

A catheter is a tube put into the bladder to drain urine (wee). Find out about catheter use and problems, such as leaking and blockages.

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Transverse myelitis

Transverse myelitis is an uncommon inflammatory disease of the spinal cord. It can cause neurological (nerve), bladder and bowel problems.

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Living with a stoma

Many Australians live with a stoma (ostomy) after removal of part of their bowel or bladder. With support, most maintain a good quality of life.

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Urinary retention

Urinary retention - not being able to fully empty your bladder - can happen gradually or suddenly. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.

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Dry orgasm

A dry orgasm is when males orgasm without ejaculating. This happens when no semen is made or when the semen travel backwards into your bladder.

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Nephrostomy

Your ureters (the tubes that drain urine from the kidneys to the bladder) can become blocked. A nephrostomy is a procedure to drain urine from your kidney using a catheter (tube).

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Urinary problems

The urinary system prevents waste from building up in your blood, preventing related health problems including blood in urine, infections, UTIs and more.

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Bedwetting in older children

Bedwetting can happen when children don't wake up when they need to urinate (do a wee). There are things you can do to help your child stay dry.

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Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect males and females differently. Read about UTI symptoms, treatment and prevention, and when to get medical help.

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Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome is a rare, life-threatening illness where your kidneys stop working properly, most common in children under 5 years.

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Cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation)

Cholecystitis is inflammation of your gallbladder, usually caused by gallstones. Cholecystitis can be very painful and needs hospital treatment.

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Benign prostate hypertrophy

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is an enlarged prostate, which can happen as you get older. Read about the symptoms and treatment for BPH.

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Prolapsed uterus

Read about prolapsed uterus — when your uterus (womb) slowly drops down toward the opening of your vagina — including causes, symptoms and treatment.

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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

A transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is an operation used to treat prostate enlargement. Find out about the procedure and what to expect.

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Pelvic floor exercises

Pelvic floor exercises help to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor which come under great strain in pregnancy and childbirth.

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