Urology
Urology is the field of
medicine that focuses on the
urinary tracts of males and
females, and on the
reproductive system of
males. In men, the urinary
system overlaps with the
reproductive system, and in
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Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the
involuntary excretion of
urine from one's body.
Stress incontinence is
essentially due to pelvic
floor muscle weakness. It is
loss of small amounts of
urine with coughing,
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Excretory system
The excretory system is the
system of an organism's body
that performs the function
of excretion, the bodily
process of discharging
wastes. The Excretory system
is responsible for the
elimination of wastes
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Bedwetting
Bedwetting (or nocturnal
enuresis or sleepwetting) is
involuntary urination while
asleep. It is the normal
state of affairs in infancy.
Primary enuresis is when the
child has never been dry at
night or would not sleep dry
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