Presentation
Patients suspected of having GUTB most often presented with irritative voiding symptoms. Two patients had abnormal renal parameters. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Cardiovascular
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Chest Pain
When to call your healthcare provider Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following: Chest pain or trouble breathing (call ) A fever of (38 C) or higher, or as directed by your healthcare provider Pain that’s not controlled [saintlukeskc.org]
Psychiatrical
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Impulsivity
Brown, Cole equation modelling to measurements made using an impulse driven transfer impedance system. Physiol Meas. 21 (1): p. 137–44, 2000. CrossRef Google Scholar 7. Keshtkar, A., A. Keshtkar, and R.H. [link.springer.com]
Urogenital
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Oliguria
Also contact your provider if: You have pain, chills, or a fever You are producing less urine than usual ( oliguria ) You cannot urinate despite a strong urge to do so Bent AE, Cundiff GW. Cystourethroscopy. In: Baggish MS, Karram MM, eds. [nlm.nih.gov]
Also contact your health care provider if: You have pain, chills, or a fever You are producing less urine than usual (oliguria) You cannot urinate despite a strong urge to do so References Duffey B, Monga M. Principles of endoscopy. In: Wein AJ, ed. [ucsfbenioffchildrens.org]
You are producing less urine than usual (oliguria). You cannot urinate despite a strong urge to do so. References Bladder tumors. First Consult. 2012. www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/medical_topic/21-s2.0-1014644. Accessed June 9, 2016. [ucsfhealth.org]
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Foul Smelling Urine
You should also call your doctor if you have: a burning sensation when you urinate after the second day a fever chills cloudy urine foul-smelling urine large blood clots in your urine new pains in your lower back or hip You shouldn’t have sex for two [healthline.com]
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Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
This disease complex in both women and men is not fully understood, and has been categorized as "chronic pelvic pain syndrome" or CPPS. [deltamedix.com]
Workup
Cystoscopy, cytology, and random bladder and tumor biopsy were part of the workup. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Microbiology
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Helicobacter Pylori
The identification of Helicobacter pylori as the cause of chronic gastritis focused attention on this organism. Many studies have been done investigating the role of H. pylori in the etiology of IC. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
Throughout treatment, imaging and laboratory tests are used to track the size of the tumor(s), monitor the response to treatment and modify the treatment plan when needed. [cancercenter.com]
[…] value of multiple randomised biopsies (4 quadrant) and by in vivo staining with methylene blue (chromocystoscopy) of 231 cases with superficial bladder tumours under complementary intravesical Bacille Calmette-Guérin therapy (3 years of immunotherapic treatment [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Bladder tumor biopsy and resection, or a TURBT, is the first-line treatment for bladder cancer. The majority of people have bladder cancer that has not invaded the muscle wall when first diagnosed. [my.clevelandclinic.org]
Prognosis
Although patients with NMIBC generally achieve good prognosis, showing survival rates at 5 years 80% [ 2 ], some cases with this category of tumor exhibit an unfavorable clinical course, showing aggressive biological features [ 3 ]. [karger.com]
People with these cancers usually have a good prognosis (outlook). High-grade cancers look less like normal tissue. These cancers may also be called poorly differentiated or undifferentiated. [cancer.org]
Etiology
Many studies have been done investigating the role of H. pylori in the etiology of IC. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Epidemiology
The study was funded by the National Cancer Institute; UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center; the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program; and the STOP Cancer Foundation. [newsroom.ucla.edu]
Semin Oncol 2012;39:559-572. van Rhijn BW, Burger M, Lotan Y, Solsona E, Stief CG, Sylvester RJ, Witjes JA, Zlotta AR: Recurrence and progression of disease in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer: from epidemiology to treatment strategy. [karger.com]
Prevention
Drink extra fluids the first day or two after the procedure, as it will clear any bleeding and help prevent infection. [camc.org]
The biopsy site is cauterized to prevent bleeding. A drainage catheter is left in place to facilitate healing and drainage of clots. Complications include excessive bleeding, UTI, and bladder perforation. [merckmanuals.com]
You might be given medicines to manage pain and prevent infection. After a few hours, you’ll be able to go home. Have an adult family member or friend ready to drive you. Recovering at home Once you’re home, be as active as you comfortably can. [saintlukeskc.org]
[…] asymptomatic but symptoms that are sometimes associated with bladder cancer include: blood in the urine a change in voiding pattern frequent urination painful urination lower back pain These symptoms are common for many bladder conditions, so screening and preventative [dawnscarzellamd.com]