Frequently asked questions in Urology
October 11th, 2010 |
1) What is urology?
Urology (not neurology) is the study of medicine that deals with handling illnesses related to the kidneys, bladder, prostate (in men), urethra (voiding tube) and ureters (the tubes that drain the kidney into the bladder). Urology deals with male and female issues in these areas mentioned above.
2) What is a bladder spasm?
Bladder spasms are contractions of the bladder that can result in urgency (inability to hold urine), frequency and pain felt after voiding in the bladder or abdomen, or sometimes at the tip of the penis or near the rectum.
Tags: bladder spasm, foley catheter, Interstitial cystitis, oab, overactive bladder, urology