General

Left untreated, bladder outlet obstruction can harm the bladder or kidneys as the pressure of the urine builds up in the upper urinary tract. Treatment over the long run depends upon the underlying cause and usually means removing the blockage with surgery or other means. Continue Reading

Urinary incontinence is a loss of bladder control that often causes urine to leak out of the body. The treatment recommended by a physician will depend on the underlying cause of incontinence and the severity of the symptoms. Continue Reading

While small kidney stones may pass out of the body on their own, the larger ones often require intervention to either break them up or remove them whole. Continue Reading

When fluid can't leave the kidney and flow to the bladder, the resulting swelling is referred to as hydronephrosis. Treatment depends on the underlying condition, which can range from kidney stones or an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) to kidney cancer. Continue Reading