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Fournier's Gangrene
Gangrene is a serious condition that occurs when a significant amount of body tissue dies due to a reduction in blood supply. When the genitals and perineum are involved, it is known as Fournier's gangrene. Continue Reading
Fournier's Gangrene
Gangrene is a serious condition that occurs when a significant amount of body tissue dies due to a reduction in blood supply. When the genitals and perineum are involved, it is known as Fournier's gangrene. Continue Reading
Bladder Stones
Bladder stones can form when urine remains in the bladder too long, or when it holds a high concentration of certain chemicals. While they occur in women and men, the stones are most common in men over the age of 60. Continue Reading
Bladder Stones
Bladder stones can form when urine remains in the bladder too long, or when it holds a high concentration of certain chemicals. While they occur in women and men, the stones are most common in men over the age of 60. Continue Reading
Adrenal Cancer
Adrenal cancer is a rare disease - occurring in 0.72 out of 1 million - involving the growth of malignant cells in the outer layer of the adrenal gland. Continue Reading
Adrenal Cancer
Adrenal cancer is a rare disease - occurring in 0.72 out of 1 million - involving the growth of malignant cells in the outer layer of the adrenal gland. Continue Reading
Wilms Tumor
Wilms tumor, or nephroblastoma, is a rare type of kidney cancer found most frequently in children ages 3 to 4. It is the fourth most common pediatric cancer. Around 500 cases are diagnosed in the US each year, and most are curable. Continue Reading
Wilms Tumor
Wilms tumor, or nephroblastoma, is a rare type of kidney cancer found most frequently in children ages 3 to 4. It is the fourth most common pediatric cancer. Around 500 cases are diagnosed in the US each year, and most are curable. Continue Reading
Vesicovaginal Fistula
Vesicovaginal fistulas occur when a woman's bladder connects directly to the vagina, leading to a loss of bladder control and incontinence. Continue Reading
Vesicovaginal Fistula
Vesicovaginal fistulas occur when a woman's bladder connects directly to the vagina, leading to a loss of bladder control and incontinence. Continue Reading
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Vesicoureteral reflux is the abnormal flow of urine from the bladder into the ureters or kidneys. When urine from the bladder backs up through the ureters and into the kidneys, it can cause permanent kidney damage. The condition can be present at birth, or occur as a result of injury, disease, infec ... Continue Reading
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Vesicoureteral reflux is the abnormal flow of urine from the bladder into the ureters or kidneys. When urine from the bladder backs up through the ureters and into the kidneys, it can cause permanent kidney damage. The condition can be present at birth, or occur as a result ... Continue Reading
Varicocele
Varicocele occurs when the vein that runs along the spermatic cord swells. While the condition can have no symptoms whatsoever, it can also be responsible for male infertility or can cause one or both testicles to atrophy. Continue Reading
Varicocele
Varicocele occurs when the vein that runs along the spermatic cord swells. While the condition can have no symptoms whatsoever, it can also be responsible for male infertility or can cause one or both testicles to atrophy. Continue Reading
UTI in Pregnancy
Learn what a urinary tract infection (UTI) is, why pregnancy increases your odds of getting one, and what you can do to avoid and treat them. Continue Reading
UTI in Pregnancy
Learn what a urinary tract infection (UTI) is, why pregnancy increases your odds of getting one, and what you can do to avoid and treat them. Continue Reading
Urosepsis
Urosepsis occurs when a bacterial infection of the blood impacts the prostate or urinary tract structures such as the kidney or bladder. This serious condition can be fatal if left untreated. Read on for diagnosis, risk factors, and more about this life-threatening condition. Continue Reading
Urosepsis
Urosepsis occurs when a bacterial infection of the blood impacts the prostate or urinary tract structures such as the kidney or bladder. This serious condition can be fatal if left untreated. Read on for diagnosis, risk factors, and more about this life-threatening condition Continue Reading
Urethritis
Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra, and can be caused by a variety of things including STDs, urinary tract infections, injury, or external irritants. Find out more about the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments of this common urinary tract condition. Continue Reading
Urethritis
Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra, and can be caused by a variety of things including STDs, urinary tract infections, injury, or external irritants. Find out more about the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments of this common urinary tract condition. Continue Reading
