Current Research in Bladder DiseasesAbout This Hardback The urinary bladder is a hollow muscular organ present in the body of vertebrates including humans. It stores urine from the kidneys before it is disposed of by urination. Many conditions can affect the bladder. Some common urinary bladder diseases are bladder inflammation, bladder rupture, and bladder obstruction. Cystitis, sometimes referred to as urinary tract infection (UTI), is a common infection caused by bacteria. Bladder