Cystoscopy for bladder and urethra scan
Cystoscopy is an invasive exam of the urethra and the bladder which includes insertion of a cystoscope and inspection of the lining of these two organs. The exam gives...
Endometrial polyp facts
Endometrial (uterine) polyps are benign growths affecting the inner wall of the uterus and growing inside its cavity. These benign tumors develop due to overgrowth of the endometrial cells...
Bladder prolapse review
Bladder prolapse is an unpleasant condition that typically affects women. It in majority of cases affects women after vaginal childbirth. However, bladder prolapse is also possible in women who...
Dialysis diet food list
Patients on dialysis need to follow a certain diet, known as dialysis diet. The dialysis machine is used to help the body to remove waste products, since the body...
Acute hemorrhagic cystitis
Hemorrhagic cystitis is an acute medical condition that leads to bleeding from the bladder due to diffuse inflammation of the organ. Patients suffering from hemorrhagic cystitis typically develop dysuria...
Complications of cystitis
Introduction Cystitis is a bacterial infection inside the bladder which causes inflammation, resulting in discomfort during urination. A person often feels the need to urinate, but urination is painful with...
Acute tubular necrosis treatment
Main concern of doctors treating the patient suffering from acute tubular necrosis (usually shortened as ATN) is to prevent any further damage to the kidneys. In general, treatment consists of...
Pain in hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis is a dilation of the kidney with urine, caused by backward pressure on the kidney due to an obstructed urine flow. It can prove to be a source of...
Escherichia coli in babies
The majority of newborns are born healthy and have no additional problems to adapt to the world around them. They easily continue growing and developing. However, certain number of infants...
Causes of kidney stones in men
Kidney stones are a common problem that affects both sexes but it affects men much more than women. The condition characterized by the presence of kidney stones is called...