Bladder Control Medications Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Bladder Control Medications article.
Allergy: A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system ... See the entire definition of AllergyAnticholinergic: Opposing the actions of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Anticholinerg... See the entire definition of AnticholinergicAntidepressants: Anything, and especially a drug, used to prevent or treat depression. Antihistamines: Drugs that combat the histamine released during an allergic reaction by bl... See the entire definition of AntihistaminesAsthma: A common lung disorder in which inflammation causes the bronchi to swell and narro... See the entire definition of AsthmaBladder: A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine. The kidneys filter waste f... See the entire definition of BladderBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBlurred vision: Lack of sharpness of vision with, as a result, the inability to see fine d... See the entire definition of Blurred visionBowel: The small and large intestine. Bradycardia: A slow heart rate, usually defined as less than 60 beats per minute. Breathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingConstipation: Infrequent and frequently incomplete bowel movements. Constipation is the op... See the entire definition of ConstipationDepression: An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and that affects the way... See the entire definition of DepressionDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessDry mouth: The condition of not having enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. This is due to... See the entire definition of Dry mouthFood and Drug Administration: An agency within the US Public Health Service that provides ... See the entire definition of Food and Drug AdministrationGland: A group of cells that secrete a substance for use in the body. For example, the thy... See the entire definition of GlandGlaucoma: A common eye condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eyes rises becaus... See the entire definition of GlaucomaHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart disease: Any disorder that affects the heart. Sometimes the term "heart disease" is ... See the entire definition of Heart diseaseHeart rate: The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually per minute. The heart rate ... See the entire definition of Heart rateHigh blood pressure: A repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg. Chro... See the entire definition of High blood pressureIncontinence: The inability to control excretions, to hold urine in the bladder, or to kee... See the entire definition of IncontinenceInsomnia: The perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep due to a number ... See the entire definition of InsomniaInvoluntary: Done other than in accordance with the conscious will of the individual. The ... See the entire definition of InvoluntaryKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLaparoscopy: A type of surgery in which small incisions are made in the abdominal wall thr... See the entire definition of LaparoscopyLow blood pressure: Any blood pressure that is below the normal expected for an individua... See the entire definition of Low blood pressureMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveObstruction: Blockage of a passageway. See, for example: Airway obstruction; Intestinal o... See the entire definition of ObstructionOncology: The field of medicine that is devoted to cancer. Clinical oncology consists of t... See the entire definition of OncologyOveractive bladder: A sudden involuntary contraction of the muscular wall of the bladder c... See the entire definition of Overactive bladderPalpitations: Unpleasant sensations of irregular and/or forceful beating of the heart. In ... See the entire definition of PalpitationsParkinson disease: A slowly progressive neurologic disease characterized by a fixed inexpr... See the entire definition of Parkinson diseasePeptic ulcer: An ulcer in the lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. Peptic ulcers... See the entire definition of Peptic ulcerPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPrevalence: The proportion of individuals in a population having a disease or characterist... See the entire definition of PrevalenceProstate: A gland within the male reproductive system that is located just below the blad... See the entire definition of ProstateProstate gland: A gland in the male reproductive system that is located just below the bla... See the entire definition of Prostate glandResidual: Something left behind. With residual disease, the disease has not been eradicate... See the entire definition of ResidualSchizophrenia: One of several brain diseases whose symptoms may include loss of personalit... See the entire definition of SchizophreniaStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySweat: A colorless transparent acidic fluid with a distinctive odor secreted by the small ... See the entire definition of SweatSympathetic nervous system: A part of the nervous system that serves to accelerate the hea... See the entire definition of Sympathetic nervous systemTachycardia: A rapid heart rate, usually defined as greater than 100 beats per minute. Therapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Thyroid: 1. The thyroid gland. Also, pertaining to the thyroid gland. 2. A p... See the entire definition of ThyroidTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTricyclic antidepressants: One of a class of medications used to treat depression. The tri... See the entire definition of Tricyclic antidepressantsUlcer: A lesion that is eroding away the skin or mucous membrane. Ulcers can have various ... See the entire definition of UlcerUrge incontinence: A sudden involuntary contraction of the muscular wall of the bladder ca... See the entire definition of Urge incontinenceUrinary: Having to do with the function or anatomy of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or ur... See the entire definition of UrinaryUrinary incontinence: The unintentional loss of urine. Inability to hold urine in the blad... See the entire definition of Urinary incontinenceUrinary tract: The organs of the body that produce, store, and discharge urine. These orga... See the entire definition of Urinary tractUrinary urgency: An immediate unstoppable urge to urinate, due to a sudden involuntary con... See the entire definition of Urinary urgencyUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineWheezing: A whistling noise in the chest during breathing. Wheezing occurs when the airway... See the entire definition of Wheezing |
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