The Aging Bladder
Author | : Eugen Plas |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 3709106311 |
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Aging is associated with morphologic and functional alterations of organ systems including the genitourinary tract. Aging of the bladder leads to urgency, frequency, dysuria, recurrent urinary tract infections and incontinence both in aging men and women. These symptoms occur frequently, are very distressing and influence daily life of the aging person. Medication and incontinence devices are a tremendous financial burden on health care systems. This book reviews present knowledge of morphologic and functional alterations of the aging bladder both in men and women, adding new insights in order to optimize therapeutic options for treatment.