Ailments of the urinary system

Continued from last week

Disorders of the bladder
In the lower urinary tract, there are four basic problems, often interrelated.  These are infections, obstructions, stones and loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence).

Bladder infection (cystitis)
Cystitis is a bacterial infection of the lining of the bladder.  Infections in the genital tracts in both males and females may precede bouts of cystitis.  Females with cystitis may lick at their vulva