Hypertonic bladder, or uncontrollable urination in adults, can be caused by various diseases or conditions. Symptoms include regular urges to urinate and incontinence. Diagnosis may involve tests such as cystoscopy and treatment options include medication, pelvic exercises, and surgery. When enuresis, or uncontrollable urination, occurs in adults, it’s known as having an overactive or hypertonic […]
A hypertonic solution has a high concentration of solutes compared to another solution separated by a semipermeable membrane. Tonicity is related to osmosis, and only solutes that cannot pass through the membrane are considered. Hypertonicity can cause cells to lose water, while hypotonicity can cause them to explode. Tonicity has applications in water purification, scientific […]
