Author : Eugen Plas
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3709106311
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis The Aging Bladder by : Eugen Plas
Download or read book The Aging Bladder written by Eugen Plas and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.