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Urodynamic Devices - Technological Advancements to Improve the Efficiency of Measurement Techniques

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  Urodynamics is the study of the functions of organs in the lower urinary tract. Ideally, the lower urinary tract works properly when the bladder fills up with urine and the sphincter muscles close tightly around the opening of the bladder in order to stop the urine from seeping. When the bladder is filled completely, the urge to urinate gets stronger. While urinating, the sphincters relax, the bladder muscles become tight and squeeze the urine out through urethra. Even if one of the organs in the lower urinary tract do not coordinate well, the body shows lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as urinary tract infection, urine leakage, painful urination, and sudden urge to urinate. Owing to the changing consumer lifestyle and dietary habits, the prevalence of urinary incontinence and other medical conditions causing bladder dysfunction is increasing. Attributing to the surging prevalence of bladder and urethral diseases and rising adoption of urodynamic products, demand for urodynam