Hormonal changes in a man's aging body can cause the prostate to grow—resulting in urinary problems since the gland is wrapped around the urethra, as seen in this image taken from Asklepios Atlas of ...
If the symptoms are persistent, especially those coupled with pain, blood, weight loss, or existing diabetes or hypertension, ...
Health risks of Urinary Tract Infection: What starts as a simple UTI can become severe if untreated. Bacteria can travel from the bladder to the kidneys, causing kidney infections (pyelonephritis) ...
Your kidneys normally concentrate urine at night in response to antidiuretic hormone. If you have kidney problems, the ...
The frequency of your bathroom visits reveals far more about your health than most people realize. While occasional increases in urination can result from drinking extra fluids or consuming caffeine, ...
The winter season is very special in many ways. The pleasant weather and cool breezes often bring joy, but this season also ...
Frequent urination occurs when people need to urinate more than the typical seven to eight times per day or find themselves waking up multiple times during the night. This condition can significantly ...
Peeing is a routine part of the day and a necessary function to get rid of waste your body doesn't need. It may seem simple, but there is actually a right way and a wrong way to urinate. Certain bad ...
J Midwifery Womens Health. 2006;51(3):159-173. © 2006 Elsevier Science, Inc. Katharine O'Dell, CNM who graduated from Frontier School of Midwifery in 1978, is a ...
Experiencing an overactive bladder (OAB) is common after undergoing prostate surgery. Various treatment options exist to help manage the condition and reduce the frequent urge to urinate. OAB refers ...
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer—and if you live long enough, chances of an enlarged prostate skyrocket. Experts weigh in on what you need to know. Hormonal changes in a man's ...