Urinary Disorders

Wheat sensitivity is the inability to digest wheat proteins, such as gluten, fully. Although not known to cause bladder disorders directly, wheat gluten may worsen symptoms of conditions like...

A urinary catheter is a thin, soft tube that's inserted up through the urethra and into the bladder to drain urine from the body. Some catheters are coated with a silver alloy to reduce the risk...

Bladder infections, also known as cystitis, are caused by an inflammation of the urinary bladder, which in turn, causes the urine to become full of bacteria. Persistent bladder infections can...

Several types of bacteria cause urinary tract infections. Proteus mirabilis is one of the bacteria responsible for this condition. Proper identification of this organism results in treatment with...

A urinary catheter is a thin, flexible tube that is inserted through the urethra and into the bladder to drain urine from the body. A catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) occurs...

Urinary crystals are the building blocks of kidney stones, solid masses that can temporarily disrupt the functions of kidneys and their associated ureters (tubes). These crystals typically form...

Urinary frequency is one of the primary symptoms of an overactive bladder. Medication may be prescribed to treat urinary frequency and other symptoms of an overactive bladder.

A bladder infection occurs when bacteria enters the urethra due to improper hygiene or an infection in the kidneys. A bladder infection can be painful, but home remedies such as using honey can...

A Foley catheter is a type of indwelling urinary catheter that's inserted through the urethra and into the bladder to drain urine from the body. It can be left in the bladder for various periods...

According to the American Urological Association Foundation, bladder control problems (BCP) are experienced by millions of people. Many causes may be temporary, but a leaking bladder can also be...

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by cells in the prostate gland. The PSA laboratory test measures the level of that protein in a man's blood.

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by cells in the prostate gland of males. The PSA laboratory test measures the level of that protein in the man's blood.

Doctors classify incontinence into four different categories: overflow, functional, urge and stress. Stress incontinence, also called giggle incontinence, occurs in women more often than men and...

According to National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, incontinence can be a major source of embarrassment and anxiety. If you have incontinence, it can be treated without...

Bladder spasms occur when the bladder muscle suddenly squeezes, causing the urge to urinate. The spasms are often painful and compared to to menstrual cramps or labor pain. Bladder spasms can...

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by cells in the prostate gland. The PSA laboratory test reports the level of that protein in the man's blood.

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is an enzyme produced by cells in the prostate gland. The PSA laboratory test reports the level of PSA in the blood.

Your kidneys are responsible for filtering waste products from your blood. Once filtered, your body removes these toxins via urine. Within your kidneys one or more cysts can form. Your cysts are...

Kidney cysts typically do not impair your kidney function and usually do not have any symptoms. Cysts can form anywhere in your kidneys, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and...

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, urinary tract infections affect millions of people every year. If you require the use of a catheter, you are at...

Prostate hypertrophy, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate, is a common condition seen in older men. If symptoms such as frequent urination or urinary difficulties...

Urinary tract or bladder pain may be caused by conditions such as bladder cancer, interstitial cystitis (bladder infection), urinary tract infection, urethritis (infection of the urethra),...

Urinary infections are the second most common kind of infection of the human body. Factors that can increase the risk of developing a urinary infection including being a woman and using a catheter.

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the urinary system. The infection can be in the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Main symptoms of a UTI include pelvic discomfort, urgency...

Most urinary infections are treated with a straightforward course of antibiotics. If standard treatment fails to clear yours, then you might have a resistant urinary infection. It will require...

A urinary infection is usually uncomfortable when it first develops. Ignoring the infection is unwise. It has the potential to spread throughout your urinary system and to the rest of your body.

Bladder or bowel incontinence can be caused by weakened pelvic muscles---often resulting from pregnancy, aging, prostate surgery or injury to the pelvic region. Exercises like squats and crunches...

A bladder infection, also known as a urinary tract infection (UTI), is caused by bacteria. Staph bacteria are a common cause of UTI in younger women. Women are much more prone than men to...

Urinary catheters are devices that are used to gather urine from the bladder. Males who are suffering from dementia, urinary incontinence problems, multiple sclerosis or urinary retention or who...

Burning during urination, frequent trips to the bathroom and cloudy, foul smelling urine characterizes the symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI). Most of these infections are easy to treat....

Your body uses protein, found in your blood, to perform a variety of functions such as clot your blood, circulate fluid throughout your body and help you avoid infections. However, excess protein...

According to the National Cancer Institute, transitional cell carcinoma is "cancer that forms in transitional cells in the lining of the bladder, ureter, or renal pelvis (the part of the kidney...

Some women experiencing menopause might encounter bladder problems. Your bladder might feel full even when it is not. This creates a feeling of urgency, and a feeling that you cannot hold your...

Cystitis, or a bladder infection, often causes inflammation in the lining of the bladder, according to the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center College of Medicine. Bacteria forming in the bladder...

Around 13 percent of women and 2 percent of men have developed a urinary tract infection (UTI) in the last 12 months, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney...

Physicians typically treat ordinary urinary tract infections with a short course of antibiotic therapy. For people with recurring infections, however, the antibiotic treatment plan may differ,...

Several types of bacteria cause urinary tract infections. When these bacterial organisms multiply uncontrollably, they enter the bladder and other structures of the urinary system. Proper...

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIKKD) recognizes urinary tract infection, or UTI, as the second most common type of infection in the United States. Women in...

Kidneys normally filter and excrete any excess potassium in urine, thus maintaining proper potassium levels. Dangerously high potassium levels can exist if the urinary process is not functioning...

Urinary incontinence can be an embarrassing problem. When it occurs in an elderly person, she might suffer in silence rather than tell someone about it. Depending on the reason for the...

Kidney stones form when mineral crystals build up in the urinary tract. As these stones pass through the urinary system, they can cause severe pain and irritation. Toradol is one of the...