Wilms tumor, or nephroblastoma, is a rare type of kidney cancer commonly found in young children between the ages of 3 and 4. Often there are no symptoms, but some children will experience fever, abdominal swelling and pain, blood in urine, and loss of appetite. The most telling sign is a hard lump ... Continue Reading
Wilms tumor, or nephroblastoma, is a rare type of kidney cancer commonly found in young children between the ages of 3 and 4. Often there are no symptoms, but some children will experience fever, abdominal swelling and pain, blood in urine, and loss of appetite. The most tel ... Continue Reading
Vesicovaginal fistulas are a direct connection between the bladder and the vagina, which cause the loss of bladder control and allow urine to move directly out of the body. They can be treated with estrogen therapy, catherization, occlusion, or surgery. Continue Reading
Vesicovaginal fistulas are a direct connection between the bladder and the vagina, which cause the loss of bladder control and allow urine to move directly out of the body. They can be treated with estrogen therapy, catherization, occlusion, or surgery. Continue Reading
When urine from the bladder backs up into the kidneys, the result can be infection that leads to permanent kidney damage. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but, when the condition is caught early, can prevent lasting harm. Continue Reading
When urine from the bladder backs up into the kidneys, the result can be infection that leads to permanent kidney damage. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but, when the condition is caught early, can prevent lasting harm. Continue Reading
Varicocele does not always require treatment. But when the swollen vein causes infertility or testicular atrophy, it can be relieved through surgery or venous embolization. Continue Reading
Varicocele does not always require treatment. But when the swollen vein causes infertility or testicular atrophy, it can be relieved through surgery or venous embolization. Continue Reading
Urinary tract infections caused by out-of-control bacterial populations are one of the most common urological conditions. They are easily treatable if caught early, and can even be prevented with certain lifestyle changes. Continue Reading
Urinary tract infections caused by out-of-control bacterial populations are one of the most common urological conditions. They are easily treatable if caught early, and can even be prevented with certain lifestyle changes. Continue Reading
Urosepsis is a serious condition that occurs when a urinary tract or other infection goes unchecked and bacteria invade the bloodstream and impact urinary tract structures. The infection requires immediate antibiotic therapy as well as symptom-specific treatments. Continue Reading
Urosepsis is a serious condition that occurs when a urinary tract or other infection goes unchecked and bacteria invade the bloodstream and impact urinary tract structures. The infection requires immediate antibiotic therapy as well as symptom-specific treatments. Continue Reading
Urethritis can be caused by trauma or infection. Treatment depends on the underlying cause, but commonly includes alleviating symptoms and attacking the underlying infection. Learn more about your options. Continue Reading
Urethritis can be caused by trauma or infection. Treatment depends on the underlying cause, but commonly includes alleviating symptoms and attacking the underlying infection. Learn more about your options. Continue Reading
Urethral cancer treatments range from surgery to medication management, depending upon how far the cancer has spread. Continue Reading
Urethral cancer treatments range from surgery to medication management, depending upon how far the cancer has spread. Continue Reading
Treatment for uteropelvic junction obstruction involves various surgical options, including laparoscopy. Learn about methods, success rates, and what's best to treat your UPJ Obstruction. Continue Reading
Treatment for uteropelvic junction obstruction involves various surgical options, including laparoscopy. Learn about methods, success rates, and what's best to treat your UPJ Obstruction. Continue Reading
Ureteroceles occur when the ureter swells near the bladder and prevents or restricts urine flow. A variety of surgical approaches have been developed to fix this structural abnormality. Continue Reading
Ureteroceles occur when the ureter swells near the bladder and prevents or restricts urine flow. A variety of surgical approaches have been developed to fix this structural abnormality. Continue Reading