What causes bladder wall thickening in child?

Abnormal tissue growth in the bladder wall causes tumors to grow and the wall to thicken. Noncancerous (benign) tumors include papillomas. For some cases, viruses may be the cause of these growths. Other benign bladder tumors include leiomyomas, but these are rare.

What is detrusor hypertrophy?

Thus, the increase in smooth muscle cell size accounts for the increased thickness of the detrusor muscle layer in the bladder wall. Thus, a prominent response to partial obstruction of the urinary bladder outlet is the hypertrophy of the detrusor smooth muscle in the bladder wall.

What is bladder detrusor muscle?

The primary function of the detrusor muscle is to contract during urination to push the urine out of the bladder and into the urethra. The detrusor muscle will relax to allow the storage of urine in the urinary bladder.

What are the causes of urinary bladder hypertrophy?

Usually the bladder walls become thicker and then grow because they are overstretched. The condition is sometimes referred to by medical professionals as bladder hypertrophy. An enlarged bladder can be present from birth or it can occur due to an obstruction in the bladder, the kidneys, or the connecting ureters.

Can an inflamed bladder heal itself?

For about half the cases, interstitial cystitis goes away by itself. Among those who need treatment, most find relief and get their lives back to normal. Treatment is mainly about symptom control.

How do you investigate hematuria?

Recommended investigations for haematuria include computed tomography intravenous pyelogram, urine cytology, urine microscopy and culture and blood tests (full blood examination, renal function and, in men, prostate-specific antigen).

How much urine should be left in bladder after voiding?

Post void residual (PVR) of 50 to 100 mL is generally accepted as normal in the elderly. The literature suggests that younger people empty their bladder every 4 to 5 hours and older people empty their bladder every 3 to 4 hours within a 24 hour period.

What happens to the detrusor muscle of the bladder to signal the bladder is filling up?

During the filling phase, the detrusor muscle relaxes to allow gradual expansion of the bladder while the urethral sphincter closes to prevent urine leaking.

How do I know if my bladder is inflamed?

Cystitis signs and symptoms often include:

1. A strong, persistent urge to urinate.
2. A burning sensation when urinating.
3. Passing frequent, small amounts of urine.
4. Blood in the urine (hematuria)
5. Passing cloudy or strong-smelling urine.
6. Pelvic discomfort.
7. A feeling of pressure in the lower abdomen.
8. Low-grade fever.