Our team of specialists is dedicated to addressing a broad spectrum of bladder conditions, ranging from bladder prolapse to neurogenic bladder issues. We provide advanced treatments that encompass minimally invasive procedures as well as intricate surgeries, all aimed at enhancing both your well-being and confidence. The bladder, resembling a sac-like organ, expands and contracts depending on its fullness.
When the bladder functions in its typical manner, it fills with waste fluid (urine) and retains it until reaching full capacity. Once the brain signals that the bladder is full, it triggers the urinary tract system to alleviate the pressure.
When the bladder's functionality is compromised, you may encounter various distressing, painful, or potentially serious symptoms, such as frequent urination, urgency to urinate, or pain. Irrespective of the type of bladder ailment you are facing, our proficient specialists are poised to provide assistance.
Common Types of Bladder Diseases?
Your bladder is a hollow organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine. However, there are various kinds of conditions that can affect the function of your bladder. These include:
Cystitis
Urinary Incontinence
Overactive Bladder
Interstitial Bladder
Bladder cancer
At Saudi German Hospital, we offer the best kind of treatment for bladder conditions. We understand and acknowledge your concerns and therefore, our well-learned team of doctors and medical staff are always there to assist you in every step that you will take towards your bladder disease treatments.
Bladder Conditions and Their Symptoms
It's crucial to remember that individuals dealing with bladder issues can find help, and in many cases, achieve complete recovery. If you've received a diagnosis related to incontinence problems, you can utilize the bladder menu to access more information about your specific bladder condition. If you haven't been diagnosed by a healthcare professional, the following questions about your symptoms might assist you in finding the information you seek.
Common Bladder Disease Problems
Many of these symptoms could potentially stem from a condition known as Overactive Bladder.
Do you experience sudden and urgent urges to urinate, sometimes unable to reach the toilet in time? This could indicate Urgency or Urge Incontinence.
Are you finding the need to use the restroom very frequently, exceeding eight times a day? This might be a case of Frequency.
Do you often wake up during the night to urinate? This could be a sign of Nocturia.
Are you facing bedwetting issues at night? This could point to Nocturnal Enuresis.
If you have one or more of the above symptoms, you could be dealing with Mixed Urinary Incontinence.
Do you leak urine when you laugh, cough, sneeze, or engage in exercise? This could be Stress Urinary Incontinence, often referred to as SUI, weak bladder, or bladder weakness.
Do you sometimes experience urine dribbling without awareness, or struggle to pass urine comfortably? This could be indicative of Overflow Incontinence.
Many bladder problems are common to both men and women, although some are linked to anatomical differences between the genders. Once you gain a clearer understanding of your potential problem or if you've received a diagnosis, you can explore our treatment section to learn about options for managing your symptoms or condition. Information covering the practical and emotional aspects of coping with bladder problems can be accessed in the support section.
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)
Individuals diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) often encounter significant bladder and bowel issues, sometimes before other signs of MSA become apparent. To gain further insight, you can learn from MSA Nurse Katie Rigg, who explains the condition.
Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)
Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) is defined as the unintentional loss of urine during normal daily activities. This condition is also commonly referred to as weak bladder or bladder weakness.
Pyelonephritis
Pyelonephritis is a type of urinary tract infection characterized by a painful kidney infection. This unpleasant illness typically occurs when bacteria travel from the bladder into one or both kidneys.
Treatment for Bladder Conditions
We offer a range of sophisticated procedures designed to alleviate symptoms associated with bladder disorders. Your treatment plan will be tailored to ensure you receive the most suitable care for your lifestyle and health objectives.
Preserving Bladder Function
When addressing bladder cancer through surgery, it might be possible to conserve a portion of the bladder. The objective is to excise the tumor while leaving behind as much healthy tissue as feasible. Subsequent to the surgery, a combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy is administered to eliminate any remaining cancer cells. Bladder-preserving surgery offers multiple benefits, including a quicker recovery period and an improved quality of life post-surgery.
Bladder Removal (Cystectomy)
In certain cases, the optimal treatment approach involves the complete removal of the bladder. For men, this might entail removing a portion of the prostate and seminal vesicles as well. We employ three techniques for performing cystectomies. We will engage in a comprehensive discussion regarding the surgical options available, tailoring our approach to ensure the best possible long-term outcomes for you. The procedures encompass:
Laparoscopic surgery: This minimally invasive procedure involves creating several small incisions in the abdomen. A thin, flexible tube (laparoscope) equipped with surgical tools is inserted to facilitate the removal of the bladder and other relevant tissue.
Robotic surgery: Also a minimally invasive approach, robotic surgery employs specialized robotic surgical tools. It provides an enhanced visualization of the bladder, aiding us in achieving greater precision during the operation.
Open surgery: This involves a single lengthy incision in the abdomen to access the bladder, urethra, prostate, and other pertinent tissue that requires removal.
Bladder Reconstruction (Neobladder)
Following bladder removal, an alternative method for urine passage is required. Our team constructs a new bladder utilizing your own tissue, often sourced from a section of your small intestine. The new bladder might necessitate the use of a catheter to facilitate urine elimination.
Intravesical Therapies for Bladder Cancer (BCG)
Intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) therapies are employed to aid individuals in recovering from bladder cancer and preventing its recurrence. BCG serves as an effective tool for targeting and restraining the progression of bladder cancer. Although BCG is derived from the tuberculosis-causing germ, it does not result in severe illness
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