Kidney stones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. More than 5 percent of Americans have experienced kidney stones at some point in their lives, and some people are more susceptible to the condition than others. Continue Reading
Kidney stones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. More than 5 percent of Americans have experienced kidney stones at some point in their lives, and some people are more susceptible to the condition than others. Continue Reading
Overactive bladder occurs when there is a strong, frequent urge to urinate. While many assume it's a natural part of aging, it's usually caused by a treatable, underlying condition. Continue Reading
Overactive bladder occurs when there is a strong, frequent urge to urinate. While many assume it's a natural part of aging, it's usually caused by a treatable, underlying condition. Continue Reading
Urinary incontinence, or the loss of bladder control, leads to involuntary urine leakage. The different types include temporary incontinence, stress incontinence, and urge incontinence. Each have different underlying causes. Continue Reading
Urinary incontinence, or the loss of bladder control, leads to involuntary urine leakage. The different types include temporary incontinence, stress incontinence, and urge incontinence. Each have different underlying causes. Continue Reading
A urethral stricture is a narrowing of the tube that allows urine to flow from the bladder to outside of the body (urethra). The condition most often occurs in men after an injury, infection, or bout of inflammation causes scar tissue to develop and build in the tissues that surround the urethra. As ... Continue Reading
A urethral stricture is a narrowing of the tube that allows urine to flow from the bladder to outside of the body (urethra). The condition most often occurs in men after an injury, infection, or bout of inflammation causes scar tissue to develop and build in the tissues that ... Continue Reading
Neurogenic bladder is a bladder malfunction caused by an injury or disorder of the brain, spinal cord, or nerves. The condition can lead to voiding difficulties, such as urinating too often or at the wrong time, or being unable to completely empty the bladder. Left untreated, neurogenic bladder can ... Continue Reading
Neurogenic bladder is a bladder malfunction caused by an injury or disorder of the brain, spinal cord, or nerves. The condition can lead to voiding difficulties, such as urinating too often or at the wrong time, or being unable to completely empty the bladder. Left untreated ... Continue Reading
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammation of the bladder wall, occasionally accompanied by small spots of bleeding or areas of broken skin. Continue Reading
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammation of the bladder wall, occasionally accompanied by small spots of bleeding or areas of broken skin. Continue Reading
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 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
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 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
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 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
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) occurs when the connection between ureter and kidney is blocked or narrower than usual. When this occurs, urine builds up behind the obstruction, and can lead to swelling of the kidney and, left untreated, may cause severe damage to the organ. Continue Reading
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) occurs when the connection between ureter and kidney is blocked or narrower than usual. When this occurs, urine builds up behind the obstruction, and can lead to swelling of the kidney and, left untreated, may cause severe damage to Continue Reading