Hematuria and Risk for End-stage Kidney Disease
Could hematuria predispose a patient to developing end stage renal disease? This new study explores the connection.
Category : Kidney & Urinary System : Health & Medical
Urinary Infection Cure
Urinary infections, often called urinary tract infections or UTIs for short, typically occur when bacteria gains entry to the urinary tract. Infection can affect the urethra, bladder, and in more severe cases it can spread to the kidneys. There are several ways to effectively limit UTI symptoms and
Myeloma Renal Disease
Myeloma renal disease is a condition caused by long-term effects from the blood cancer called multiple myeloma. "Renal" refers to the kidney, which is a one of many body systems that can be harmed by multiple myeloma. The disease creates a great burden on the kidneys while also impacting bones and t
Incidental Multilocular Cystic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Which would you recommend in this case -- retransplantation, careful surveillance, or immediate transplant nephrectomy?
Peyronie's Disease: Overview and Recent Treatment Advances
Learn more about this chronic condition affecting adult males and the negative effects on physical and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.
What Are the Causes of Uninary Tract Infection?
Urinary tract infections are one of the most common infections that humans encounter. Although the urinary tract is designed to avoid infection, bacteria still sometimes enter the system.
Prognosis for Renal Cancer
Renal cancer, also called "renal cell carcinoma," is a kidney cancer where cancerous cells develop in the tubes in the kidney. Renal cancer can involve one or both kidneys, but the prognosis is related to whether it has spread to other organs.
Pain Control for CaP Patients Receiving HDR Brachytherapy
Does the research support a change in practice at this time?
Bladder Training Techniques
WebMD explains how bladder training works for urinary incontinence.
Warning Signs of Kidney Failure
Kidney failure, often referred to as renal failure, is a medical condition where the kidneys essentially stop functioning. And since these organs are indispensable to the removal of waste from the body, this condition can be fatal if not treated. No matter what has caused your kidneys to stop, there
What Are Normal Uric Acid Levels?
Uric acid is a chemical created by the breakdown of purines, organic compounds that are found in wine, beer, dried beans, anchovies, liver and mackerel. Uric acid is normally dissolved in the blood and excreted from the body during urination. Your physician will ascertain a uric acid level to diagno
What Are the Properties of Natural Stone?
Little matches the beauty of natural stone.natural rock image by Stanislav Pepeliaev from Fotolia.comThe most common natural stones are marble, granite, travertine, limestone, slate, sandstone and quartzite. One of the best qualities of natural stones is that no two stones are alike....
Bruised Kidney Symptoms
Bruised kidney symptoms may be the result of physical injury, exposure to toxins or infection, potentially leading to an array of complications if left untreated. Bruised kidneys commonly present symptoms in the abdomen and urinary tract.
Microalbuminuria: Is It Even a Word Anymore?
Dr. George Bakris Skypes with Dr. Richard Glassock about microalbuminuria, and whether it's a risk factor or a marker.
Testicular Cancer: Overview and Implications
Boost your testicular cancer knowledge with this review.
Signs of Staff Infections
Many people carry staph bacteria and never develop infections. Staph bacteria can be transmitted from person to person or from objects.
Weak Bladder Control Exercises
A weak bladder, or urinary incontinence, is a fairly common occurrence and, according to the National Institutes of Health, affects women more often than men. Women of any age can experience urinary incontinence, and the causes range from strenuous exercise and pregnancy to structural problems in th
Where Are We in Diabetic Nephropathy: MicroRNAs and Biomarkers?
Do miRNAs play a role in diabetic nephropathy, and how could they help clinicians to better diagnose and predict the development of disease?
Lacerated Kidney Symptoms
Kidney trauma occurs in 8 to 10 percent of patients experiencing severe blunt or penetrating abdominal trauma.
Natural Cures for an Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder is a common condition in women. It occurs more often after menopause. The frequency to urinate and inability to control it can have a deep effect on a woman's life. There are prescription medications that control the problem. Surgery is also chosen by some. In addition, there