As you age, the structure of your kidneys can change, reducing their ability to remove wastes. Illness and injury can also affect the filtering ability of the kidneys or block urine's passage. READ MORE
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Urologic Conditions & Diseases
Urologic Conditions & Diseases
Incontinence
If you're leaking urine when you cough, laugh or sneeze, or you have sudden urges to go to the bathroom that are so intense you fear you won't get there in time, you're probably experiencing incontinence. The inability to control urination is frequently a treatable, and often curable, problem faced by millions of Americans, many of them women. READ MORE
Urinary Tract Infections
Most urinary tract infections are caused by a variety of bacteria, including Escherichia coli (E. coli), found in feces. Because the openings of the bowel, vagina and urethra are close together, it's easy for the bacteria to spread to the urethra and travel up the urinary tract into the bladder and sometimes the kidneys. READ MORE
Overactive Bladder
Have you ever planned your morning errands around when and where you could find a bathroom? Are you waking up a few times every night because you feel an urgent need to pee? If you have a combination of any of these issues, you may have a condition called overactive bladder. READ MORE
Living with Primary Hyperoxaluria
There’s no cure for primary hyperoxaluria, but early treatment can help slow down the progression to kidney disease
Vivir con hiperoxaluria primaria
No hay cura para la hiperoxaluria primaria, pero un tratamiento temprano puede ser útil para desacelerar el progreso a una enfermedad renal
Overactive Bladder Won’t Go Away on Its Own
You don’t need to live with overactive bladder. Learn about your treatment options.
The Start and Spread of Urothelial Bladder Cancer
Follow our diagram to understand where UBC starts and how it spreads
La propagación estándar del cáncer de vejiga urotelial
Mira nuestro diagrama para entender dónde empieza el cáncer de vejiga urotelial y cómo se propaga
Diagnosing Urothelial Bladder Cancer (UBC)
Understanding how UBC is diagnosed can help you know what to expect
Diagnóstico del cáncer de vejiga urotelial (UBC)
Entender cómo se diagnostica el UBC podría ser útil para que sepas qué esperar
Overactive Bladder 101
Overactive bladder is a common condition. Learn about the causes, symptoms and when to get help.
Treatment and Management of Primary Hyperoxaluria
Early treatment of primary hyperoxaluria may reduce kidney stones and slow damage
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