Among the benign neoplasms of the urethra and bladder, a significant place is occupied by polyps - tumors epithelial origin.
Polyps in the bladder are more often diagnosed in men. Similar protrusions of the urethral mucosa predominate in women and are the most common benign tumors in this area. It has to do with anatomical features of the female genitourinary system. At risk are patients over 50 years of age.
The K+31 clinic uses modern techniques and is equipped with the necessary equipment for high-quality diagnostics and minimally invasive treatment of polyps.
The reasons for the formation of polyps
The etiology of the pathology has not been fully studied. Infections are the provoking factors for the appearance of polyps. urogenital tract, frequent stressful situations, physical and psycho-emotional overstrain, insufficient dream.
The main causes of pathology include:
- hormonal changes that occur with age in women (a decrease in estrogen levels leads to a violation epithelial structures);
- inflammatory processes in the organs of the genitourinary system of a chronic nature;
- genetic predisposition;
- endocrine diseases: diabetes, hypothyroidism, obesity, etc.;
- injuries received during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures;
- mechanical damage to the urethra as a result of surgical interventions, abortion, complications and trauma during childbirth, etc.
The appearance of polyps on the urethra is preceded by long-term infections, ovarian dysfunction, impaired wall vascularization, etc.
The impact of negative factors causes increased proliferation of mucosal cells and contributes to the development neoplasms.
Symptoms
At the early stage of urethral polyp formation, clinical manifestations are not pronounced or absent. Patient notes slight burning during urination. As the size increases, the addition of inflammation symptoms increases and the following symptoms appear:
- discomfort, cutting pains;
- frequent urination;
- difficulties in emptying;
- weakening, interruption of the urine stream;
- possible spotting;
- Incontinence during sneezing, coughing, etc.
Among the symptoms of a bladder polyp: soreness in the lower part of the abdominal wall of a pulling nature, frequent urge, the presence of blood in the urine, a feeling of constant fullness of the organ, women may experience pain during proximity.
The mucosa at the location of the polyp is easily injured, which can lead to contact bleeding.
Complications
As the disease progresses, the number of damaged cells increases. likelihood of becoming malignant education increases with rapid growth, as well as the presence of tumors in other areas of the body.
Polyps often cause narrowing of the urethral lumen, which can cause obstruction. With complete coverage, there is a condition of acute urinary retention, which requires emergency medical care.
Other serious complications include:
- infectious lesions of the urinary system;
- hematuric syndrome (occurs when the integrity of the mucosa is violated);
- urinary incontinence, problems with urination
- iron deficiency anemia with a long course of the disease.
In male patients, hematospermia and sexual dysfunction are possible.
