Bladder disorders, in particular urinary incontinence, can be a source of great embarrassment and distress to sufferers, who often delay seeking help. Nowadays, however, most patients can be diagnosed and treated relatively easily. "Fast Facts: Bladder Disorders" aims to provide an accessible, well-written source of the detailed information primary care physicians, hospital doctors and specialist nurses need to manage such problems and reduce the upset and stress for patients.

Bladder Disorders (Fast Facts)

Medical Books

Wein, Alan J.

Jackson, Simon

Slack, Alex

Medicine

Health Pr

The term bladder disorders encompasses a number of lower urinary tract dysfunctions and abnormalities that negatively affect quality of life. Some can cause considerable morbidity and even mortality. Three internationally recognized authors with different areas of expertise a leading British urogynecologist, a chief of urology listed as one of America s Best Doctors , and an American continence expert have ensured that this second edition of Fast Facts: Bladder Disorders is internationally relevant to the non-specialist working within a multidisciplinary team. 
Based on robust evidence and clinical experience, and supported by superb illustrations, this fact-filled handbook covers everything you will need to recognize the symptoms and signs of a wide range of bladder disorders from urinary incontinence to hematuria to UTIs. It also provides an excellent overview of basic pathophysiology, and will help practitioners initiate screening and assessment and, where appropriate, treatment. 
Contents: 
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<li>Anatomy and function of the urinary system</li> <li>Assessment</li> <li>Urinary incontinence</li> <li>The overactive bladder and urgency incontinence</li> <li>Voiding problems</li> <li>Hematuria</li> <li>Urinary tract infections and cystitis</li> <li>Nocturnal symptoms</li> <li>Neuropathic bladder dysfunction</li> <li>Special considerations</li> <li>Useful resources</li>
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Fast Facts Bladder Disorders

Newman, Diane K.

Wein, Alan J., Ph.D.

Health, Fitness & Dieting

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