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Bladder disease

The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine. Many conditions can affect your bladder. Some common ones areCystitis - inflammation of the bladder, often from an infectionUrinary incontinence - loss of bladder controlOveractive bladder - a condition in which the bladder squeezes urine out at the wrong timeInterstitial cystitis - a chronic problem that causes bladder pain and frequent, urgent urinationBladder cancerDoctors diagnose bladder diseases using different tests. These include urine tests, x-rays, and an examination of the bladder wall with a scope called a cystoscope. Treatment depends on the cause of the problem. It may include medicines and, in severe cases, surgery. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

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