Signs of an Infected Tongue

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In the medical community, an infected tongue is referred to as glossitis. Depending on the type of infection, the tongue will have various signs and symptoms. Tongue infections are usually unattractive to look at and can make the person self-conscious. Having a tongue infection can be both painful a

How Are Kidney Stones Formed?

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IntroductionAccording to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, kidney stones are the most common problem associated with the urinary tract. In fact, nearly 3 million people seek out medical attention for kidney stones each year.Stone StructureA kidney stone...

Urinary Incontinence Prevalence Men Vs. Women

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Urinary incontinence is an involuntary loss of urine. According to the Mayo Clinic, women are more likely than men to suffer from stress incontinence. Men who have prostate problems, on the other hand, suffer more from overflow and urge incontinence.

How to Treat Frequent Urination With Herb Teas

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Frequent urination manifests as a symptom of a larger health issue. This symptom appears during pregnancy; as the result of a bladder, kidney, urinary tract or yeast infection; or as the body naturally ages. Some herbs can reduce the frequency with which you feel the urge to relieve yourself or the

Obesity's Damaging Effects On The Kidneys

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How obesity has a damaging effect on kidney function and leads to kidney failure

Types of Urinary Incontinence

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WebMD tells you about the various types of urinary incontinence -- from stress incontinence to overactive bladder -- including their causes, symptoms, and treatments.

MRI Evaluation in Prostate Cancer

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Prostate cancer screening, staging and management protocols are topics of continuous debate and evaluation. This Case Study demonstrates the value of endorectal MRI in the initial staging and work-up.

Nephropathy in Illicit Drug Abusers: A Postmortem Analysis

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Could intravenous drug users be at an increased risk for nephropathy and chronic kidney disease? This new study explores the connection.

Kidney Dialysis Procedures

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Dialysis is a life-saving procedure used to carry out some of the functions that diseased kidneys can no longer handle. According to National Kidney Foundation estimates, 341,000 Americans receive dialysis after experiencing kidney failure. Dialysis treatments can be performed at a dialysis center,

Contralateral Intratubular Germ Cell Neoplasia and Testicular Cancer

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An atrophic testis is present in a 27-year-old man after right orchiectomy for testicular seminoma. He is diagnosed with intratubular germ cell neoplasia. How can he be managed to preserve fertility?

Orthostatic Hypertension: When Pressor Reflexes Overcompensate

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Authors from the Autonomic Dysfunction Center at Vanderbilt University present a comprehensive overview of the definition, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of blood pressure dysregulation.

Complications of a Urinary Tract Infection

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A urinary tract infection can occurs in any part of the urinary system, including the ureters, kidneys, bladder or urethra. Women are at greater risk of a urinary tract infection because the urethra is shorter in women and closer to the anus than in men. When treated properly and in a timely manner,

Signs & Symptoms of Weak Kidneys

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The condition called weak kidneys (a euphemism for chronic kidney disease) is the slow, continuous progress of kidney damage. One of the reasons that weak kidneys are such a concern is that they often show little or no symptoms early on. When the symptoms do start to show, it is important to catch t

A QI Project to Educate Nurses on Coude Catheter Placement

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Does training nurses for placement of Coude catheters improve care and allow for better use of health care resources?

Aldosterone Blockade and Mineralocorticoid Receptor in CKD

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Patients with CKD are also often treated for cardiovascular disease. What are the most effective therapies available to this subset of patients?

What Are the Treatments for Frequent Urination?

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Frequent urination can disrupt your life, making it difficult to leave your home without a map of every available restroom in a 50-mile radius. A variety of conditions can cause this embarrassing problem, also known as overactive bladder. Treatment options are aimed at reducing involuntary bladder c

Laser Treatment for Kidney Stones

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Since the 1980s, lasers have been used in the treatment of painful kidney stones. Lasers are used when kidney stones fail to pass through the body after several days, it provides a quick and low-pain way to break up the stone and allow the stones to be easily passed through the body.

CKD in General Populations and Primary Care

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How can clinicians in primary care settings better diagnose and manage their patients with chronic kidney disease?

Finasteride: No Survival Benefit

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A new analysis of the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial found no mortality difference after 15 years in men who took finasteride to prevent prostate cancer or a placebo, Dr. Gerald Chodak reports.

Functional Incontinence-Topic Overview

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Functional incontinence occurs when some obstacle or disability makes it hard for you to reach or use a toilet in time to urinate. It is often caused by:A problem with walking (such as needing a walker or crutches) that prevents you from reaching a toilet in time to urinate.A medical condition ...