The endocrinology of the urinary bladder

The urinary bladder primarily functions as a reservoir for urine. Apparently, it serves only a mechanical and passive role in the urinary tract, but closer scrutiny reveals that it has several meaningful endocrine interactions. This vital organ has an intricate plexus of neurons that release neuroho...

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Published inJournal of the Pakistan Medical Association Vol. 73; no. 12; pp. 2488 - 2490
Main Authors Bhattacharya, Saptarshi, Singal, Arbinder Kumar, Kalra, Sanjay
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Pakistan Knowledge Bylanes 01.12.2023
Subjects
Analysis
Care and treatment
Diagnosis
Endocrinology
Humans
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms - etiology
Neuropeptides
Pelvis
Type 2 diabetes
Urinary Bladder
Urinary Bladder, Overactive - etiology
Urinary incontinence
Urodynamics
Urologic Diseases
Pakistan
Urinary bladder, diabetes, lower urinary tract symptoms, overactive bladder, urinary obstruction
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Summary:The urinary bladder primarily functions as a reservoir for urine. Apparently, it serves only a mechanical and passive role in the urinary tract, but closer scrutiny reveals that it has several meaningful endocrine interactions. This vital organ has an intricate plexus of neurons that release neurohormones concerned with the functioning of the bladder. Endocrine disorders, most notably diabetes, can cause a broad spectrum of bladder dysfunction. The current review explores the bladder as a source of neurotransmitters, a target for organ damage due to uncontrolled endocrinopathy, a beneficiary of hormonal therapy, and a tool to improve endocrine health. Keywords: Urinary bladder, diabetes, lower urinary tract symptoms, overactive bladder, urinary obstruction
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ISSN:0030-9982
DOI:10.47391/JPMA.23-100