scholarly journals Mini review: interactions between antifungal azoles, neurological bladder and urinary problems

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-56
Author(s):  
Nadia Bounoua ◽  
Nadjib Mohamed Rebizi
Keyword(s):  
Neurological Bladder ◽  
Urinary Problems

scholarly journals A narrative review of the ethnomedicinal usage of Cannabis sativa Linnaeus as traditional phytomedicine by folk medicine practitioners of Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahriar S. M. Shakil ◽  
Matt Gowan ◽  
Kerry Hughes ◽  
Md. Nur Kabidul Azam ◽  
Md. Nasir Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
British Empire ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Cannabis Sativa ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Bile Secretion ◽  
Biological Research ◽  
Respiratory Problems ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Natural Medicine ◽  
Urinary Problems

Abstract Background There is a worldwide interest in the use of Cannabis sativa for biomedicine purposes. Cannabis has ethnomedicinal usage as a natural medicine in Bangladesh and cultivated during the British Empire period for revenues. Objective Folk medicine practitioners (FMPs) from different districts of Bangladesh have been using Cannabis sativa, but until now there have not been any compiled studies particularly regarding this practice. Hence, this review is an effort to retrieve the traditional usage of Cannabis sativa as a phytomedicine from published ethnomedicinal studies. Methods and materials Information was searched by using the search terms “ethnomedicinal Cannabis sativa and Bangladesh”; “Bangladesh cannabaceae and ethnomedicinal survey”; “ganja, bhang and folk medicine Bangladesh”; “tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabinoid and therapeutic, clinical trial”; and “cannabis and pharmacological/biological” and retrieved from ethnobotanical articles available on PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Google Scholar databases. A search of the relevant scientific literature also was conducted to assess the efficacy of the ethnomedicinal usage of Cannabis sativa. Results While reviewing over 200 ethnomedicinal plants’ survey articles, we found that FMPs of Bangladesh from 12 different districts used Cannabis sativa to treat cited ailments like sleep-associated problems (n=5), neuropsychiatric and CNS problems (n=5), and infections and respiratory problems (n=5) followed by rheumatism, gastrointestinal, gynecological (n=4 each), cancer, sexual, and other ailments including hypertension, headache, itch, increases bile secretion, abortifacient, dandruff, fever, and urinary problems (n=1 each). There are a total of 15 formulations identified from the 11 out of 18 ethnomedicinal plant survey reports. The leaf was the main plant part used (53.8%), followed by root (23%), seed (7.7%) and flower, inflorescence, resin, and all parts 3.8% respectively. Conclusions Sales and cultivation of Cannabis are illegal at present in Bangladesh, but the use of Cannabis sativa as a natural phytomedicine has been practiced traditionally by folk medicine practitioners of Bangladesh for many years and validated through relevant pharmacological justification. Although Cannabis sativa possesses ethnomedicinal properties in the folk medicine of Bangladesh, it is, furthermore, needed to conduct biological research to consolidate pharmacological justification about the prospects and challenges of Cannabis and cannabinoids’ use in Bangladesh as safer biomedicine in the future.

scholarly journals TWO CASES OF BLADDER PROLENE® TAPE EXPOSURE AFTER TVT PROCEDURE

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
M. Tamburello ◽  
V. Farruggia ◽  
S.M. Rubino
Keyword(s):  
Stress Incontinence ◽  
Bladder Wall ◽  
Tvt Procedure ◽  
Tvt Sling ◽  
Urinary Problems

Two cases of bladder exposure of TVT sling material at 23 and 12 months after the implantation are reported. In both cases the urinary problems developed immediately after the TVT procedure and only few millimetres of one arm of the sling were exposed into the bladder. It is assumed therefore that the graft was inserted into the bladder lumen or into the bladder wall during the procedure rather than rejected. The whole sling was removed and both patients were cured of dysuria but in one recurrence of stress incontinence was noted.

scholarly journals Diagnosis and management of vaginal dryness in menopause

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Baziad
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Vaginal Atrophy ◽  
Vaginal Dryness ◽  
Diagnosis And Management ◽  
Vaginal Cytology ◽  
Litmus Paper ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Urinary Problems

Objective: To review the diagnosis and management of vaginal dryness in menopausal womenMethods: Literature reviewResults: Lack of estrogen negatively impacts the vagina and the urinary tract. The vagina becomes dry (atrophic) and then causing pain during sexual intercourse. Vaginal atrophy can be diagnosed in the form of vaginal dryness (75%), painful sexual intercourse (38%), itching and discharge complaints. Sometimes the patient complained pain in urinating, frequent night urination, in-continence and recurrent urinary tract infections. Mucose of the cervix, vagina and vulva are thin. Vagina can bleed easi-ly. Diagnosis can also be made by measuring the pH of the vagina by using litmus paper and vaginal cytology. The management involves administration of local estrogen treatment using weak estrogen (E3) in the form of a cream. E3 cream does not need to be combined with progestogen. Other type of local hormonal therapy (TH) is DHEA cream. Giving a strong estrogen (E2) or equin estrogen should always be combined with progestogen to prevent endometrium hyperplasia, either administered locally or systemically. E3 cream is also safe in women with breast cancer who experienced vaginal atrophy.Conclusion: Lack of estrogen causes vaginal atrophy with symptoms of vaginal dryness. Vaginal atrophy also causes urinary problems. Diagnosis is based on symptoms, examination of vaginal pH and vaginal cytology. The management is by adminis-tering HT with estrogen. E3 creams is the most effective in relieving complaints caused by vaginal dryness and complaints caused by the bladder.

P0243WOMEN WORKERS THAT DO NOT HAVE A WATER BOTTLE AT THE WORKPLACE HAVE HIGHER PREVALENCE OF URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS AND INFECTION

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
FABIANA NERBASS ◽  
Cintia Santo ◽  
Edilaine Fialek ◽  
Viviane Calice-Siva ◽  
Marcos Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Water Bottle ◽  
Water Access ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Color Chart ◽  
Female Workers ◽  
Urine Color ◽  
Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽  
Adequate Hydration ◽  
Urinary Problems

Abstract Background and Aims Hydration and toilet behavior at work are associated with urinary tract symptoms (UTs) and infection (UTI) in women. We aimed to evaluate the association between self-reported hydration habits, water access and toilet adequacy at work with UTs and UTI in female workers from five dialysis clinics in Southern Brazil. Method All women employed were invited (n=258), and 69.4% (n=179) agreed to participate. For this analysis, we included female workers employed for at least 12 months who were not pregnant or breastfeeding in the last year. Weekly work shift varied from 30 to 42 hours, divided into five or six weekdays. Participants answered an online questionnaire comprising questions regarding UTs (burning feeling; frequent or intense urge to urinate; bloody urine; lower abdomen pain) and UTI episodes in the last year; usual daily beverage intake, usual urine frequency and color according to urine color chart; water access and toilet adequacy perception at work. Workers were divided into two groups according to the employee permission in having a water bottle (WB) at the workplace. Administrative and multidisciplinary staff are allowed (WB group) and nurse staff can not have (non-WB group) due to infection control regulation in dialysis rooms. Results We included 133 women (age=36.9±9.5 years old). Self-reported usual daily beverage intake= 6.6±2.9 cups/day (∼1320 ml); daily urine frequency= 5.1±2.1; urine color chart score= 3.0±1.2. At least one UTs was reported by 53% (n=70) and UTI episode by 34% (n=45) in the last year. Participants with UTs had a lower urine frequency (4.7±2.3 versus 5.5±1.7 times/day; P=0.03) and a higher urine color score (3.3±1.2 versus 2.6±1.1;P=0.002). Non-WB workers (N=66/49.6%) reported a lower beverage intake (6.0±2.6 versus 7.3±3.0 cups/day;P=0.01), had a higher prevalence of UTs (65% versus 45%; P=0.02) and UTI (42% versus 25%; P=0.04). Among non-WB participants, 47% considered that the distance to water supply from the workplace spot impairs adequate hydration, and 39% answered that the number of toilets available also as a barrier. A higher prevalence of UTs was reported by these subgroups that perceived environment infrastructure barriers (77% versus 54%; P=0.04 and 92% versus 47%; P<0.001, respectively). Non-WB who responded that toilet hygiene impairs hydration (11%) had a higher prevalence of UTI (86% versus 37%; P=0.03). No significant association between work environment perception and urinary problems was found in the WB group. Conclusion Lower urine frequency and darker urine color were associated with UTs in this population. Workers who do not have a water bottle at the workplace reported a lower beverage intake, higher UTs and UTI prevalence. Non-WB participants that perceived work barriers to adequate hydration had a higher prevalence of urinary problems.

scholarly journals Genitourinary Problems of Female Orphan Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
Saleha Jahan ◽  
Rowshan Ara ◽  
Irin Hossain ◽  
Ummul Khair Alam ◽  
Arifa Islam
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Vaginal Discharge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Body Ache ◽  
Urinary Problems

Introduction: Genitourinary problems are major health problems affecting millions of people each year, especially among female adolescents. This problem often associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Objective: The study aimed to find out genitourinary problems of female orphan adolescents. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted from January to December 2017, among 308 female orphan adolescents, which was selected purposively. Data were collected by face to face interviewing by using pretesting questionnaire and checklist which covers demographic characteristics, genital and urinary problems along with menstrual hygiene practices. Data were analyzed by using SPSS 20.0 version. Results: The study found that mean± SD age of the respondent 11.89 ± .749 years, 62% has menstrual problems followed by 37.6% has painful menstruation, 17.4% has irregular menstrual cycle, 13.1% has headache/vertigo, 11.4% had generalized body ache/leg cramps, 7.4% has polymenorrhea , 4.8% has menorrhagia, 2.8% has oligomenorrhea and 23% has foul smelling vaginal discharge. There is an association between age group of the respondents and their pattern of menstrual cycle (p=0.005), association between foul smelling vaginal discharge and itching of the respondents (p=0.000), association between menstrual hygiene and ways of drying of used cloth, multivariate analysis shows the association between menstrual hygiene and perennial cleaning (p= 0.797), taking bath (p=0.000) and ways of drying of used cloth (0.029) during menstruation. And 40.9% has urinary problems followed by 33.6% has painful micturition, 28.3% has burning sensation during micturition and 4.1% has incomplete voiding of urine. Conclusion: The study concluded that significant number of respondents suffer from one or more genitourinary problems. Educational level does not comply the knowledge of these adolescents regarding menarche. Many of them are still used to use old cloth during menstruation. Study recommended the prevention of genitourinary problems by improving knowledge of genitourinary tract physiology, reasons, complication, drinking plenty of water, emptying bladder completely as soon as feel the urge and maintain proper perennial hygiene with changing absorbent frequently during menstruation. JOPSOM 2019; 38(2): 9-14

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