How Does The Bladder Work?
The bladder plays a crucial role in the urinary system, helping to remove waste and by-products from the body in the form of urine. On average, most people produce three to four pints of urine each day and visit the toilet four to eight times to pass it.
Understanding the Bladder's Function
As your bladder fills with urine, it sends signals to your brain, letting you know when you need to urinate. Your bladder has the ability to store urine until you are in an appropriate place to release it. This communication between your bladder and brain is essential for controlling when you pass urine.
What Happens When the Bladder Malfunctions?
Sometimes, problems occur when the sensors responsible for signalling whether your bladder is full or empty don’t work properly. This may lead to bladder control issues. Other causes include having a weak pelvic floor or damage to the nerves that communicate between your bladder, spinal cord, and brain. These conditions can lead to discomfort, incontinence, or difficulty urinating.
Bladder and bowel incontinence may be caused by conditions which can be treated medically. Please consult your physician for medical advice and guidance.
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