For the correct treatment of urinary incontinence and other bladder and urinary tract problems, it is important to know the exact cause. Urodynamics is an important diagnostic procedure for this.
Urodynamics is a specialized examination of the function of the bladder and urethra performed by urologists or urogynecologists to identify the causes of urinary incontinence, voiding dysfunction and other urinary tract problems.
Urodynamics includes various tests that are used to measure the changes in pressure and filling in the bladder and urethra during the filling and emptying process. A thin measuring catheter is inserted into the bladder via the urethra to measure pressure and volume. During the examination, the patient may be asked to perform various actions, such as urinating or coughing, to check the functioning of the bladder and urethra.
X-ray images can provide additional information about the anatomy and function of the urinary tract during the urodynamic examination. For example, contrast media and X-rays can be used to observe the filling and emptying behavior of the bladder during the urodynamic examination. This can help to identify certain problems such as urinary reflux or narrowing of the urinary tract.
Urodynamics can help to assess various aspects of urinary function, such as bladder capacity, pressure during bladder filling, pressure during bladder emptying, urinary stream strength and other parameters. The results of urodynamics can help to identify the causes of urinary incontinence or other urinary tract problems and plan appropriate treatment.
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