Cystitis is an inflammation of the urinary bladder. Cysitis is caused by bacteria and women are more likely get an infection after sexual intercourse. Cystoscopy Cystoscopy is a procedure wherein the ...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system—your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract—the bladder and the ...

The urinary system is comprised of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and the urethra. The purpose of the urinary system (also called the renal system) is to remove waste from the body and to regulate ...

Various factors can cause urethra pain, such as a blockage or inflammation and irritation of the urethra. This can result in pain when urinating and conditions such as urinary tract infection, ...

A link exists between the two, but more research is needed to figure out why and how to treat urinary incontinence related to COVID-19. COVID-19 tends to affect the respiratory system. But research ...

Most people don't think much about their urinary health until something changes. Maybe they're getting up more often during the night to use the bathroom. Maybe they're noticing more urgency during ...

Lupus affects different people in different ways. Many people with lupus have problems with their kidneys. How does lupus affect the kidneys? Your kidneys filter waste and extra water out of your ...

Obstructive uropathy is a blockage that prevents urine from flowing naturally through the urinary system. The blockage may cause significant pain, nausea, and difficulty urinating. Several factors can ...

Normal changes to the respiratory and urinary systems during pregnancy, along with associated common pathologies and complications, are explored in the second article in our pregnancy series. This is ...

Lupus can make you more vulnerable to infection, including UTIs. This susceptibility is associated with changes in your immune system’s response. Lupus, an autoimmune condition, weakens your immune ...