Tongue Symptom

The Tongue sign is the presence of a contrast agent in the posterior part of the urethra, detected by cystography. This is a sign of bladder sphincter insufficiency.

During cystography, a contrast agent is injected into the bladder, most often radiopaque agents. Pictures of the bladder and urinary tract are then taken. Normally, the contrast should only be in the bladder and not flow into the urethra when filling.

However, with the Tongue symptom, some of the contrast agent still enters the posterior urethra due to weakening of the sphincter. This indicates partial failure of the sphincter and may indicate various diseases, for example, neurological problems leading to disruption of the innervation of the pelvic floor muscles.

Diagnosis of the Tongue symptom is of great clinical importance. It allows you to identify pathology at an early stage and promptly prescribe the necessary treatment to strengthen the sphincter and prevent further progression of the disease.