Bladder trabeculation happens when the walls of the bladder thicken, making them harder to contract. When that happens, it's harder for people to completely empty their bladder when they urinate. Bladder trabeculation can occur in both men and women. The leading cause is an obstruction to the urethra.
What does Trabeculation mean in medicine?
Medical Definition of trabeculation
: the formation or presence of trabeculae trabeculation of the spleen.
How do you fix thickening of the bladder wall?
Treating a thickened bladder wall means treating the underlying condition that caused the change in the wall. For example, UTI treatment usually involves a course of antibiotic therapy. To prevent UTIs, practice good hygiene. Wipe front to back to reduce the risk of germs from the rectum reaching the urethra.