Understanding the Different Types of Bladders in the Human Body

Bladders are small, hollow organs that store and release fluids. In the human body, there are several types of bladders, including:

1. Urinary bladder: This is the organ that stores urine before it is eliminated from the body. The bladder muscles contract and relax to allow urine to flow out of the body through the urethra.
2. Bladder cancer: This is a type of cancer that affects the cells of the bladder. It can be caused by smoking, exposure to certain chemicals, or other factors.
3. Bladder infection (cystitis): This is an infection of the bladder that can cause symptoms such as burning during urination, frequent urination, and discomfort in the lower abdomen.
4. Overactive bladder: This is a condition where the bladder muscles contract too often, causing symptoms such as urgency, frequency, and incontinence.
5. Bladder stones: These are small, hard mineral deposits that can form in the bladder and cause symptoms such as pain, bleeding, and difficulty urinating.
6. Bladder prolapse: This is a condition where the bladder drops down into the vagina, causing symptoms such as leakage of urine, discomfort during sex, and difficulty starting or stopping the flow of urine.
7. Bladder tumors: These are growths that can form in the bladder and can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
8. Bladder exstrophy: This is a rare condition where the bladder does not properly close, causing symptoms such as urinary incontinence and difficulty starting or stopping the flow of urine.

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