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bladder sphincter

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Noun1.bladder sphincter - the sphincter muscle of the urinary bladder; made up of a thickened muscular layer of bladder around the urethral opening
urinary bladder - a membranous sac for temporary retention of urine
anatomical sphincter, sphincter, sphincter muscle - a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening


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In women, stress incontinence (involuntary loss of urine during physical activity such as sneezing or exercise) is usually caused by a weakening of the bladder sphincter and pelvic floor muscles.
Ayurveda views incontinence as a vata disorder that''s caused by a weak bladder sphincter.
There are also medicines that are formulated to increase the person''s ability to tighten the bladder sphincter.
 
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