Urinary Tract Issues Articles

Bedwetting or nocturnal enuresis (NE) is common among children younger than 3 years of age, who are being trained to potty. Kids don’t have physical control over their body and...

Pyelonephritis is inflammation of the kidney caused by invasion of bacteria originating from the lower urinary tract or other organs and organ systems in the body. Pyelonephritis starts as acute...

Nongonococcal urethritis – NGUNongonococcal urethritis, which is abbreviated as NGU, is the medical term for the urethra infection induced by the pathogens that are not gonorrhea. There are various types...

Acute renal failure is a disease common among older people, especially among those suffering from chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, heart failure and liver or kidney problems. Patients who have...

Urinary tract infection is an infection induced mainly by the bacteria called Escherichia coli, which can appear in any section of the urinary tract. When the bacteria penetrate into the...

Even though excessive urination is commonly considered to be a normal sign of aging, it should never be disregarded and overlooked. Namely, frequent and excessive urination, medically known as polyuria...

Cortisol is a corticosteroid hormone which is often called the stress hormone, because it is involved in stress and anxiety. Cortisol increases the blood pressure, blood sugar levels and reduces...

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, or PID, is a condition that can be caused by many types of bacteria. PID is most commonly associated with the sexually transmittable diseases chlamydia and gonorrhea...

Interstitial Cystitis, doctors call it Endometriosis's evil twin brother, is a disease that often goes undiagnosed. Interstitial Cystitis is a chronic condition also known as painful bladder syndrome. But first...

Ultrasound of the BladderUltrasound is a type of image testing during which the doctors are able to follow real time state of the patient and print out the results immediately...