CARE OF THE BODY’S INDIVIDUAL PARTS: URINARY BLADDER
The urinary bladder, the tubes leading to it (ureters), and the tube leading from it (urethra), together with the kidneys, form the urinary system. The two ureters carry waste products, including urea, from the kidneys to the bladder. After a sufficient quantity has collected there, it is eliminated, by urination, through the urethra. The external opening of the urethra is called the meatus. No everyday care is required for the bladder.
Infections and inflammations are fairly common in the urinary system, especially in the bladder. Infections can be the cause of incontinence—the inability of an adult to control urination. This is natural in young children. Always consult a doctor if you experience frequent, difficult, or painful urination. Stones can also form in the urinary bladder. Never take any home remedies to dissolve them. If necessary, stones can be removed by a surgeon.
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