Ureteropyeloscopy, commonly known as ureteroscopic kidney stone removal, is one of the primary procedures used for noninvasive treatment of kidney stones. As with all medical procedures, there are potential complications, but ureteroscopy has shown to be exceptionally reliable.
When people have difficulty with bowel and bladder control, it is called incontinence. This frustrating problem can force them to have to plan their daily activities around being near a bathroom, and to always fear the humiliation of urinating or defecating on themselves in public. Many people feel
A 23-year-old Nigerian man with schistosomiasis and a bladder tumor. The urologic sequelae is reviewed.
If you have pain and discomfort from pelvic organ prolapse that does not respond to nonsurgical treatment and lifestyle changes, you may want to consider surgery. The choice of surgery depends upon which organs are involved, the severity of your symptoms,
Urinary disorders can be painful, cause discomfort and severely affect one's quality of life. Many urinary disorders are marked by the inability to hold urine, which can make one's life extremely difficult.
Apple cider vinegar has been used in cooking for years and has also been an effective health remedy for a variety of ailments like acne. However, it also has a role in treating urinary tract infections. If your symptoms are minor or you wish to take a natural approach, apple vinegar might be the rig
Urinary incontinence can be treated without medications or surgeries. Physical therapy techniques, along with herbal remedies, may help cure the socially embarrassing problem. But always discuss the condition with your doctor before trying a natural or herbal treatment.
A case study of a 65-year-old woman who presented with urinary symptoms and a right hydronephrosis resulting from a tumor is reviewed.
Urinary incontinence and discomfort are embarrassing issues to deal with. They are the source of much stress and anxiety, especially for women. But there could be an explanation for these problems. They could be the result of a fallen bladder. While the condition is rarely life threatening, it is a
Get up-to-date on how to evaluate and identify strategies for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence.
Learn the basics about kidney stones from the experts at WebMD.
The sexual side effects of prostate cancer therapy are an important concern for cancer survivors. Are the psychosexual needs of these patients being adequately addressed?
Could botulinum toxin be used in the treatment of overactive bladder disorder?
George Bakris, MD, talks to Rajiv Agarwal, MD, via Skype about the NICE hypertension guidelines and the critical practice-changing components.
Kidney disease is a fairly common, yet troubling, disease because its symptoms usually do not appear until the disease is well along. There are few early warning signs, so if you are at a higher risk for kidney disease, it's important to know what to look for. Kidney disease, if untreated, can lead
This review examines US dialysis data, national guidelines, and publications relevant to the early start phenomenon.
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of urinary issues, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Dr Jeffrey S. Berns discusses a recent study that bolsters findings that call into question the practice of administering large amounts of IV iron to patients with end-stage renal disease.
Effects of renal failure range from poor physical endurance to psychological disorders. Physical exercise, when supported by a thorough treatment plan for end stage renal failure has proved to be beneficial both physically and psychologically. Exercise decreases the risk of heart disease. This is e
New evidence from the ProtecT study raises questions about the role of focal ablation in PSA-detected localized prostate cancer, Dr. Gerald Chodak reports.
