Micturition is the release of fluid from the urethra into the lower gastrointestinal tract through the urethra.
It is the main form of urine excretion by the bladder
The bladder and urethra are parts of the urinary tract. It is important for both men and women that they release their urine regularly. It helps control the amount of urine produced, helps remove any unwanted wastes in the urine and helps remove some harmful substances from the urine.
When the bladder becomes empty, the muscles in the rectum to release urine through the urethra into the urinary tract. In order to prevent it from happening, a person may have to urinate often, especially if the bladder is not full or has a weak tone. A weakened bladder will make the muscles around the ureter to contract and cause urine to leak from the bladder into the urethra. As this happens, the amount of fluid that escapes from the bladder will increase. In addition to this, the bladder may become irritated or inflamed and may produce urine in small amounts of water.
Micturition can also be caused by an infection or by a blockage in the ureter. When the muscles around the ureter become weak or are infected, the bladder will contract and create pressure in the ureter that will prevent fluid from being released from the bladder.
There are several common causes for micturition
It is usually the result of a disease in the ureter or other structures in the bladder. The bladder may become obstructed or damaged when a person is experiencing a serious illness or takes antibiotics. This condition can also be the result of a disease that is more serious like diabetes.
Simple causes of micturition include a buildup of waste products in the kidneys. There are times when the kidneys can become damaged or are not functioning properly. This may result to some kind of malfunctioning of the kidneys or their function. Diseases such as diabetes or anemia may also cause excess fluid to build up in the bladder.
There are also medications that can cause some form of micturition. They include those that have diuretics or anticoagulants in them. Certain kinds of anesthesia can cause the kidneys to work overtime and cause some type of mucus build-up which will prevent the flow of urine.
Causes of micturition can be treated and prevented. If the symptoms of the problem are ignored, it may become worse. Treatment options include a combination of home remedies and sometimes medications are used to help regulate the amount of fluid produced. It may require multiple treatments depending on the severity of the condition. If the condition is left untreated, it may result in more damage and blockage and can result in infection.