Interstitial Cystitis Center - Citrus Heights, CA
Citrus Heights 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 Citrus Heights * John E Gould MD  Sacramento Urology  Sacramento Urology  UC Davis Medical Group Roseville  Gordon R Quinones MD  Sutter Medical Group Urology  Abdo J Faddoul MD  Sutter Medical Group Urology  Urology Associates of Northern California  Urology Associates of Northern California  Urology Associates of Northern California  Drs Desai & Desai MDs  Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Urology  Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Urology  Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Urology  Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Urology  Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Urology  Urology Associates of Northern California  H S Masaki MD  Health Wise Medical Group  Iraj Nabi MD  Sutter Medical Group Urology  UC Davis Urology Dept  Leonard Crawford MD  UC Davis Urology Dept  UC Davis Urology Dept  UC Davis Urology Dept  UC Davis Urology Dept  UCD Urology Dept  UCD Urology Dept  MedClinic Medical Group Urology  MedClinic Medical Group Urology  William W Kirby MD  Nicholas D Simopoulos MD  Nicholas D Simopoulos MD  Woodland Healthcare Clinic Urology  Woodland Healthcare Clinic Urology  Sutter North Urology  Sutter North Urology  Jan Babiszewski MD  Lodi Urological Medical Group  Lodi Urological Medical Group  Lodi Urological Medical Group  Ronald A Allison MD  Sierra Nevada Urology Medical Associates Inc  Sierra Nevada Urology Medical Associates Inc  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center  Maple Street Urology  Maple Street Urology  Maple Street Urology  Sutter Regional Medical Foundation  Sutter Regional Medical Foundation Care Ctr  San Joaquin Community Hospital  Gregory S Lang MD  Wang Urology Clinic  Salman S Razi MD Inc  Pacific Urology  Pacific Urology  Pacific Urology  Pacific Urology  NorCal Urology Medical Group Inc  Valley Associated Urology  Valley Associated Urology  Valley Associated Urology  Valley Associated Urology  Pacific Urology  Pacific Urology  Pacific Urology  Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Urology  Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Urology  Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Urology  Napa Valley Urology Associates  NorCal Urology Medical Group Inc  John W Roberts MD  NorCal Urology Medical Group Inc  Contra Costa Regional Medical Center  Dean A Hadley MD  West Contra Costa Urological Surgical Medical Grp  West Contra Costa Urological Surgical Medical Grp  Kaiser Permanente Urology  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Pediatrics  Timothy R Moreno MD  John P Heine & Mark R Avon MD  NorCal Urology Medical Group Inc  NorCal Urology Medical Group Inc  Douglas W Ankrom MD  Advanced Urology  Bernard W Schmidt MD  Tadd L Selby MD  Jack D Hagewood MD  Lauren G Smith MD Inc  Mark D Fritzler MD  Steven K Sterzer MD  Richmond Urological Medical Group Inc  Joseph N Smith MD  James L Woolley MD  Northern California Urology Medical Clinic  Associated Urology  Chabot Urology Medical Associates  Michael Nickas MD Citrus Heights, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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 Citrus Heights
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