Interstitial Cystitis Center - McKinney, TX
McKinney 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 McKinney * William C Mitchell MD  William C Mitchell MD  Jeffrey H Landau MD  Rufus Green MD PA  Collin County Urology  Alexander S Bernath MD  Collin County Urology  North Dallas Urology  William L Mulchin MD  Collin County Urology  Collin County Urology  Male Fertility Specialists PA  North Dallas Urology  North Dallas Urology  North Dallas Urology  Urology Associates of North Texas PA  Urology Specialists & Associates  Urology Specialists & Associates  Urology Specialists & Associates  Urology Specialists & Associates  Urology Specialists & Associates  North Dallas Urology  Urology Specialists & Associates  Prestonwood Urology  Prestonwood Urology  Urology Clinics of North Texas East Division  Urology Clinics of North Texas East Division  Urology Clinics of North Texas East Division  Urology Clinics of North Texas East Division  Texas Urology  Texas Urology  Texas Urology  Ralph J Posch MD  Urology Associates of North Texas PA  Urology Associates of North Texas PA  Dallas Urology Associates  Urology Associates of North Texas PA  Dallas Urology Associates  Urology Associates of North Texas PA  Dallas Urology Associates  Urology Associates of North Texas PA  Dallas Urology Associates  Dallas Urology Associates  Dallas Center for Pelvic Medicine  Urology Specialists & Associates  Urology Specialists & Associates  Associated Urologists PA  Associated Urologists PA  Michael E Carley MD  Fine & Fine Urology Associates  Fine & Fine Urology Associates  Urology Clinics of North Texas PA  Urology Clinics of North Texas PA  Ben Schnitzer MD  Troy W Scott MD  Urology Clinics of North Texas PA  Fine & Fine Urology Associates  Urology Clinics of North Texas PA  Robert C Schoenvogel MD  Urological Clinic at Children's Medical Center  Urological Clinic at Children's Medical Center  Urological Clinic at Children's Medical Center  UT SW Medical Center Urology  UT SW Medical Center Urology  UT SW Medical Center Urology  UT SW Medical Center Urology  UT SW Medical Center Urology  UT SW Medical Center Urology  UT SW Medical Center Urology  UT SW Medical Center Urology  Urology Associates of North Texas PA  Urology Associates of North Texas PA  Urology Associates of North Texas PA  Urology Associates of North Texas PA  Urology Associates of North Texas PA  Dan McBride & Galen Howard MDs  Dan McBride & Galen Howard MDs  Southwest Urology Associates  Southwest Urology Associates  Southwest Urology Associates  John C Wang DO  LaManna Urology Associates  North DFW Urology Associates  North DFW Urology Associates  North DFW Urology Associates  Urology Associates of North Texas PA  Urology Associates of North Texas PA  Urology Associates of North Texas PA  Urology Associates of North Texas PA  DFW Urology Consultants  Denton Urology  Denton Urology  Texoma Urology Associates  Texoma Urology Associates  Dennis L Ortiz MD  Yondell Moore MD  Urology Associates of North Texas PA  Urology Associates of North Texas PA  Southwest Urology Associates  Urology Associates of North Texas PA McKinney, TexasUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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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 McKinney
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