Urinary Disorders

Articles in Urinary Disorders

By JanCast2007 0 comments
The symptoms of a urinary tract infection, or UTI, are often painful and annoying, making the person feel irritable and desperate for relief. A urinary tract infection generally occurs in the bladder, with more severe infections traveling ... more »
By DrJewell 6 comments
Urinary Tract Infections UTI) most commonly affects women more than men and in most cases it is caused by certain bacteria like E.coli, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Klebsiella, Enterobacter and Pseudomonas. Usual risk factors for getting UTIs ... more »
By Richard Ferri 0 comments
A man's prostate gland assists with sperm activity and sexual pleasure. As men age, the prostate can become enlarged and cause various problems such as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). In addition to men over age 40 (or younger depending on ... more »
By BASHARAT SHAH, MD 0 comments
Have you ever had excruciating flank pain that just went away on its own? If you have not discussed it with your doctor maybe you should. Here are some steps that should alert you of a possibility of a kidney stone... more »
By eHow Health Editor 1 comments
Though bladder infections aren't generally serious, they are uncomfortable, inconvenient and can take weeks to clear up. If gone untreated, the infection could lead to chronic urinary tract infections and eventually cause kidney failure. Though ... more »
By mollyhcarter 1 comments
Young girls are very susceptible to urinary tract infections. Because of a female’s anatomy, women have shorter urethras than men. The urethra, or the canal that connects the bladder to the opening of the vagina or penis, can sometimes be exposed ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 11 comments
Urinary tract infections are also known as UTIs, cystitis and bladder infections. They most commonly occur in women, and there are steps you can take to help prevent them, especially if you are prone to them... more »
By eHow Health Editor 14 comments
Urinary tract infections are also known as UTIs, cystitis and bladder infections. They are most common in women, but men and children can also get them, and almost all of them are caused by E. coli bacteria... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Urinary tract infections are most easily treated if caught early. These can develop into kidney infections if left untreated... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Bladder control problems can cause an adult to wear an incontinence product such as an adult diaper. Often the patient is bedridden and needs assistance to change the garment once it is soiled. Here's how to change an adult's diaper... more »
By eHow Health Editor 1 comments
One out of every four people in the United States will have kidney stones in their lifetime. Unfortunately people who have kidney stones once are likely to experience the intense pain again. There are few medical treatments for kidney stones, ... more »
By smilesatme1 0 comments
Hangover can be treated fast by sipping hot leaf clover soup early in the morning. Hangover from drinking liquor makes you headaches and bad breath. Take any hot soups when you wake up in the morning and that's it. But if you want to drink with ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Urinary stones, also called kidney stones, are small crystals in your urinary tract that block your urine flow and cause sharp pain. Because of the severe pain, doctors often treat kidney stones with narcotic pain medications. Pain management is ... more »
By mammakate 7 comments
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By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
You must have a good relationship with your doctor--especially if that doctor is a urologist. Your urologist treats the most delicate of bodily conditions and can be a source of comfort during frustrating times. To find a urologist that you are ... more »
By tinasam 0 comments
IC or interstitial cystitis, is a bladder disease where the lining of the bladder is damaged or missing. Patients number at close to a million, and their quality of life is shown to be less than people on dialysis... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Urine is a sterile waste product excreted from the body several times per day. The characteristics of urine are indicative of good or poor health. Learn how to monitor urine for illness at home and clinically to protect your health... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Two major types of urinary catheters exist, the indwelling and Foley catheters. Outpatients primarily handle the care of their indwelling catheter. About 10 to 15 percent of hospital patients have a Foley catheter. Differences between the two ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Kidney stones are hard masses that form from crystals found in the urine. These crystals build up inside the kidneys and usually are made up of calcium and phosphate. Doctors are unsure of the reasons that people get kidney stones and find that ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Prostatitis is an infection of the prostate gland that occurs when the area becomes inflamed. Most prostatitis cases are caused by a bacterial infection and common symptoms include pain in the pelvic region, frequent need to urinate and lower ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Urinary reflux, or Vesicoureteral reflux, is a condition in which a child's urine abnormally flows back into the kidneys from the bladder through the ureter. Reflux is a dangerous condition. It causes chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs), ... more »
By Serafina 0 comments
If you are diabetic, it is important to remember that you are more prone to infection than you were prior to becoming a diabetic. Taking the proper precautions will make you less vulnerable to infection. While you don't have to live in a sterile ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Bladder distention is an abnormal enlargement of the bladder, and it can be very painful. Although it happens to people of all ages, it's most common in older men with prostate problems. Bladder problems like distention can result from diseases ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Hematuria is blood in the urine. Hematuria can be caused by a range of disorders, from urinary tract infections to cancer or kidney damage. Many cases of hematuria have no known cause and go away on their own. To control hematuria, you must find ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), sometimes called ureteric reflux, is a backing up of urine from the bladder into the ureter. VUR is usually caused by a congenital defect but can also result from a urinary tract obstruction or infection and can cause ... more »