Interstitial Cystitis Center - Athens, GA
Athens Urologist Doctors for Interstitial CystitisType of Physician: Urologist What is a Urologist? A certification by the Board of Urology; practitioners are competent to manage medical and surgical disorders of the adrenal gland and of the genitourinary system. Urologists have comprehensive knowledge of, and skills in, various surgical techniques for innate and acquired conditions of the reproductive and urinary systems and their related structures. Specialty: Urology Common Name: Urologist Doctors in Athens * Mark A Adams MD  Athens Regional Medical Center Urology  Athens Regional Medical Center Urology  Athens Regional Medical Center Urology  Athens Regional Medical Center Urology  Athena Urology Associates  Athena Urology Associates  MCG Medical Associates Lake Oconee Village  MCG Medical Associates Lake Oconee Village  Atlanta Center for Urology  Northeast Georgia Urological Assoc  Northeast Georgia Urological Assoc  Northeast Georgia Urological Assoc  Gainsville Urology PC  Gainsville Urology PC  Gainsville Urology PC  Gainsville Urology PC  Gainsville Urology PC  North Atlanta Urology Associates PC  North Atlanta Urology Associates PC  North Atlanta Urology Associates PC  Bernard Ram MD  North Georgia Urology  North Georgia Urology  Perlow Urology Practice PC  Mukesh Patel MD  North Fulton Urology PC  North Fulton Urology PC  North Fulton Urology PC  Georgia Urology PA  Georgia Urology  Georgia Urology  Glenn G Kasow DO  Tiger Urology Associates  Tiger Urology Associates  Atlanta Urogynecology Associates  Atlanta Urogynecology Associates  Atlanta Urogynecology Associates  Georgia Urology  Georgia Urology  Georgia Urology  Atlanta VA Medical Center Urology  Atlanta VA Medical Center Urology  North Fulton Urology PC  North Fulton Urology PC  Urology of Greater Atlanta LLC  Urology of Greater Atlanta LLC  Urology of Greater Atlanta LLC  Urology of Greater Atlanta LLC  Urology of Greater Atlanta LLC  Emory Clinic Urology  Emory Clinic Urology  Emory Clinic Urology  Emory Clinic Urology  Emory Clinic Urology  Emory Clinic Urology  Emory Clinic Urology  Reproductive Biology Associates  Urology Specialists of Atlanta  Urology Specialists of Atlanta  Urology Specialists of Atlanta  Urology Specialists of Atlanta  Martha B Boone MD  Atlanta Urological Clinic  Premier Care For Women  William Holt Sanders MD PC  David H Cornell MD LLC  Sandy Springs Urology PC  Sandy Springs Urology PC  South Atlanta Urology & Gynecology Associates PC  Atlanta Urological Group PC  Midtown Urology  Midtown Urology  Midtown Urology  J G Foster Jr. MD  Piedmont Urology PC  Piedmont Urology PC  Piedmont Urology PC  Piedmont Urology PC  Peachtree Gynecology  Peachtree Gynecology  Georgia Regional Urology  Malizia Clinic, Inc.  Peachtree Urology  Morganstern Urology  Krishan Gupta MD  Ziyad Mugharbil MD  Urological Professional Associates  Urological Professional Associates  Urological Professional Associates  Urological Professional Associates  Kenneth A Son MD  Urology Specialists of Georgia  Urology Specialists of Georgia  Urology Specialists of Georgia  Urology Specialists of Georgia  Ob/Gyn Associates PA  Urology Associates PC  Urology Associates PC  Urology Associates PC Athens, GeorgiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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Interstitial CystitisRead the Interstitial Cystitis article » Overview of urinary functionThe urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The kidneys, a pair of purplish-brown organs, are located below the ribs toward the middle of the back. The kidneys remove water and waste from the blood in the form of urine, keeping a stable balance of salts and other substances in the blood. The kidneys also produce erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates the formation of red blood cells. Narrow tubes called ureters carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder, a triangle-shaped, muscular chamber in the lower abdomen. Like a balloon, the bladder's muscular, elastic walls relax and expand to store urine and contract and flatten when urine is emptied through the urethra. The typical adult bladder can store about 1 ½ cups of urine. Adults urinate about 1 ½ quarts of urine each day. The amount of urine varies depending on the fluids and foods a person consumes. The volume formed at night is about half that formed during the day. Normal urine contains fluids, salts and waste products, but it is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The tissues of the bladder are isolated from urine and toxic substances by a coating on the inside of the bladder that discourages bacteria from attaching and growing on the bladder wall.
What is interstitial cystitis (IC)?Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a term that has been used to refer to a clinical syndrome characterized by chronic urinary urgency (feeling the need to urinate immediately) and frequency (frequent urination), usually with suprapubic discomfort or pressure and usually relieved by urinating. The symptoms of this condition vary among individuals and may even vary with time in the same individual. The term "cystitis" refers to any inflammation of the bladder. In contrast to bacterial cystitis that results from an infection in the bladder, no i... Recommended Reading Related to Interstitial CystitisIntroduction to Women's HealthWomen and men share many similar health problems but women also have their own health issues, which deserve special consideration. Women's lives have changed over the centuries. Historically, life was particularly difficult for most women. Aside from the numerous dangers and diseases, women became wives and mothers often when they were just emerging from their own childhood. Many women had a multitude of pregnancies which may or may not have been wanted. In the past, childbirth itself was risky and not infrequently, led to the death of the mother. Most women in the past did not live long enough to be concerned about menopause or old age. In 1900, a woman's life span was about 50 years. Now, in the new millennium, life expectancy for American women is 82 years of age, and continuing to rise. Not only are women living longer, but they also have the possibility of enjoying a better quality of life t... Other Related Interstitial Cystitis ArticlesEmergency Contact for Athens
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