Editing Bladder (section)

===Investigation===
[[File:Bladderdiverticulum.png|thumb|A [[diverticulum]] of the bladder]]A number of investigations are used to examine the bladder. The investigations that are ordered will depend on the taking of a [[medical history]] and an examination. The examination may involve a [[medical practitioner]] feeling in the suprapubic area for tenderness or fullness that might indicate an inflamed or full bladder.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} Blood tests may be ordered that may indicate inflammation; for example a [[full blood count]] may demonstrate elevated [[white blood cell]]s, or a [[C-reactive protein]] may be elevated in an infection.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}

Some forms of [[medical imaging]] exist to visualise the bladder. A [[bladder ultrasound]] may be conducted to view how much urine is within the bladder, indicating [[urinary retention]]. A [[urinary tract ultrasound]], conducted by a more trained operator, may be conducted to view whether there are stones, tumours or sites of obstruction within the bladder and urinary tract. A [[Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis|CT scan]] may also be ordered.

A flexible internal camera, called a [[cystoscope]], can be inserted to view the internal appearance of the bladder and take a [[biopsy]] if required.

[[Urodynamic testing]] can help to explain the symptoms.