Are You Aware of the Facts About Urinary Tract Infections and Bladder Cancer?

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Which group of people are more susceptible to urinary tract infections?

  • Men
  • Children
  • Women (correct)
  • Elderly individuals

What are some symptoms of urinary tract infections?

  • Chest pain and shortness of breath
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Urinary frequency and urgency (correct)
  • Headache and dizziness

How is the diagnosis of urinary tract infections made?

  • Through physical examination
  • Through clinical symptoms and urine collection for bacterial culture or STD check (correct)
  • Through imaging tests
  • Through blood tests

What is one of the treatments for urinary tract infections?

<p>Antibiotics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What medical treatment may be helpful for urinary tract infections?

<p>Chiropractic management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cancer is bladder cancer usually?

<p>Transitional cell carcinoma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some risk factors for bladder cancer?

<p>Smoking and analgesic abuse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some symptoms of bladder cancer?

<p>Voiding symptoms and pelvic pain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the diagnosis of bladder cancer made?

<p>Through clinical suspicion and physical examination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the treatment options for bladder cancer?

<p>Surgical resection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of bladder instillations of chemotherapeutic drugs in the treatment of bladder cancer?

<p>To kill cancer cells in the bladder lining (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is radical cystectomy?

<p>A surgical procedure to remove the bladder and nearby organs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Urinary tract infections are more common in women, especially young girls with improper hygiene.
  • Symptoms include urinary frequency, urgency, burning pain, cloudy urine, and fever.
  • Diagnosis is made through clinical symptoms and urine collection for bacterial culture or STD check.
  • Treatment includes antibiotics, alkaline drinks, increased fluid intake, and hygiene advice.
  • Chiropractic management may also be helpful.
  • Bladder cancer is usually transitional cell carcinoma and more common in men.
  • Risk factors include smoking, analgesic abuse, chronic irritation, and chemical exposure.
  • Symptoms include unexplained hematuria, voiding symptoms, pelvic pain, and possible palpable pelvic mass.
  • Diagnosis is made through clinical suspicion, urography/pyelography, cystoscopy with biopsy, and CT/chest x-ray to check for metastasis.
  • Treatment options include surgical resection, bladder instillations of chemotherapeutic drugs, radical cystectomy, and chemo/radiotherapy.

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