Genitourinary Disorders
Urethritis symptoms
Urethra is the condition where the urethra of the body becomes inflamed. A number of bacteria and viruses are responsible for causing urethra. The most common type of such bacteria is E.coli. This genus of bacteria is also associated with infections of the urinary tract and also with diseases transmitted through sexual interactions, such as [...]
Bladder infection home remedies
The medical term for bladder infection is cystitis. This is an inflammation in the bladder caused by a bacterial infection. A bladder infection is also referred to as a urinary tract infection or UTI. This is a very painful infection that can lead to serious health complications if it is not treated quickly. A bladder [...]
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Like grey hair, prostate enlargement is a natural process for men as they grow older. Almost all men go through prostate enlargement after a certain age, usually during their 50’s. Frequent trips to the lavatory are the first and most common sign for prostate enlargement at an early age. Since the prostate surrounds the urethra, [...]
Pyelonephritis
Even though urine contains a number of fluids, salt and waste product it does not carry bacteria. When bacteria do make its way in there and multiplies, it causes Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Pyelonephritis is a type of UTI which is situated in the pelvis and kidney. Usually the basic treatment for pyelonephritis is antibiotics. [...]
Genital herpes treatment
There are quite a few symptoms to genital herpes that will make it relatively stressful to live with. Genital herpes can be a fairly painful condition as it can have regular discomfort so treating is usually necessary. Genital herpes treatment can get rid of the stressful symptoms associatd with the disease if done correctly. If [...]
Interstitial cystitis symptoms
Studies have shown that 90% of women suffer from interstitial cystitis, which is also known as painful bladder syndrome. This is a condition where one has that extreme urgency to urinate and is often caused by an infection in the bladder. Those who are suffering from this condition have been found not to have traces [...]
Bacterial vag treatment
Bacterial vag, or more appropriately known as bacterial vaginosis, is a health condition where bacterial infection affects the women’s vagina. Bacterial vaginosis generally occurs when there is an imbalance of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria in the body. It is mild condition, and is not something to be worried about. The infection causes vaginal discharge in [...]
Yeast infection symptoms
Yeast is a type of fungus with the scientific name Candida. A fungal infection occurring due to yeast is termed as Candidiasis. These infections may be superficial or lead to fatal diseases in patients suffering from AIDS or cancer. While the latter occurs in a minority of people, the former type of infection is more [...]
Ruptured ovarian cyst symptoms
Many women may suffer with ovarian cyst problems without knowing it, but sometimes when these cysts rupture they can cause pain and discomfort. Knowing the different ruptured ovarian cyst symptoms will help you to determine if ovarian cysts are a problem that you should discuss with your doctor. It is important to note that not [...]
Polycystic kidney disease
Polycystic kidney disease is a disease of the kidneys that causes multiple cysts to form on these organs. Polycystic kidney disease is also commonly known as PKD. The cysts that are associated with this disease are fluid filled sacs. They can grow and multiply to the extent that they increase kidney mass and cause the [...]
Kidney cancer
Your kidneys are very important organs of the body. They are part of the urinary system and help filter waste products out of the blood, expelling those wastes in the urine. Kidney cancer is more likely among people aged 55 years or over and it is more common in men than women. Most cases of [...]
Prostate cancer prevention
Prostate cancer is a disease that affects men usually over the age of 40. The American Cancer Society states that one out of every six men will be affected with prostate cancer. One of out every thirty five men will find this disease fatal. Men who have a family history of prostate cancer and African [...]
Bladder cancer
Bladder cancer involves cancerous cells growing in the bladder, that organ in the pelvic region that stores urine. Generally, this type of cancer first begins in the cells inside the bladder rather than cells outside of it. It can affect people of any age, although it is more common in older adults. Bladder cancer is [...]
Prostatitis symptoms
Everybody knows that there are some diseases and medical conditions that are gender specific. Pregnancy, for one. Unless you haven’t yet started Kindergarten, then you’re well aware of that one. The same goes for things like endometriosis, ovarian cancer and prostatitis. While men don’t have to go through female related problems, women don’t possess a [...]
Kidney stones treatment
Kidney stones can sometimes form in some people who eat too many foods containing oxalates. These foods include red meat, chocolate, tea, pepper spinach and even broccoli. If the stones are very small they can be passed without difficulty. However, passing of large kidney stones is very painful, especially for men. Many people end up [...]
Interstitial cystitis diet
The foods that you eat and the diet that you follow play a crucial role in controlling both the symptoms and the severity of interstitial cystitis. Interstitial cystitis is a painful bladder condition that causes the individual to feel like they have to relieve their on a frequent basis. The pain from interstitial cystitis can [...]
Kidney cyst symptoms
Kidneys are very important organ in the body and play a major role in filtering toxins in your system. Certain conditions and imbalances can arise that can cause cysts to be formed on the kidneys of some people. Kidney cysts are like other cysts that form on the body only they form on the kidneys. [...]
Kidney stones symptoms
If you have ever worked in an office, chances are you have heard someone’s horror stories about their kidney stones. The story of pain, medication and sometimes even surgery is something some people love to tell—even though going through it could have been one of the worst pains they ever felt. Kidney stones are small, [...]
Prostate infections
The prostate gland is a part of the male reproductive system. It produces fluids that help to transport the sperm from the testicles through the penis into the female body during ejaculation. The prostate gland is located below the bladder and surrounds the urethra. The urethra is the tube in which urine travels from the [...]
Prostatitis treatment
Prostatitis is a medical term that encompasses several disorders that all cause inflammation or infection of the prostate gland in men. General symptoms of this disease include fever, malaise, pain in the low back and perineum, issues with sexual function including lowered sexual libido and even impotence. Prostatitis can cause an obstruction of the urinary [...]
Prostate cancer
In the United States prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death of men and is the most common type of cancer. Prostate cancer is considered a common disease that older men get. Prostate cancer is caused by an uncontrollable growth of cells in the prostate that leads to the formation of a malignant [...]
Kidney infection
The kidneys are located on both sides of the body near the lower back, just under the diaphragm. Urine is drained from the kidneys to the bladder through tubes called ureters. From the bladder the urine leaves the body through the urethra. The kidneys have an important function in the body which is filtering the [...]
Kidney failure
The kidneys are a vital part of the body and perform many roles in the functioning of the body. The kidneys filter the blood of waste materials and balance the level of electrolytes, help the body in producing red blood cells and also controlling the blood pressure in the body. When kidney failure occurs it [...]
UTI treatment
Having a urinary tract infection can be a very serious health concern and affects millions of people every year. This type of infection is the second most common infection that you can have in your body. It is more common among women than men and the reasons for this are still unknown. Even though there [...]
Kidney back pain
Many people suffer from back pain. Sometimes it can be hard to tell exactly where the back pain is coming from. It is not uncommon for people to mistake a pain that is actually coming from their kidney for pain that feels like a muscle cramp in their back. When we have a kidney infection [...]
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
The urinary system in your body is made up of the ureters, bladder, kidneys and urethra. It is possible to have a urinary tract infection in any part of your urinary system, but most commonly it occurs in the lower part of the system. This involves the bladder and the urethra. A urinary tract infection [...]
