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Urine is made by the kidneys and stored in the bladder until you’re ready to go. Your kidneys act as…

Some women and men find it difficult to urinate when others are nearby due to the fear of perceived scrutiny…

Your doctor or continence nurse may recommend one or more of the following options: If your main problem is stress…

You may think that if you have leakage of urine then you just have to put up with the problem,…

Urinary incontinence – the unintentional leakage of urine – is often seen as a women’s issue, but many men also…

On average, your kidneys produce about 1–2 litres (2–3.5 pints) of urine each day. Most people do not feel an…

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is the accidental or unwanted leakage of urine from the bladder. It’s often described as a  ‘loss of…

Urinary incontinence is the unintentional leakage of urine from the bladder. While it can affect anyone at any age, it…

Even if your incontinence cannot be completely cured, it doesn’t have to make your life miserable. There are many products,…

Cystitis in Men

Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a urinary tract infection (UTI). Some men may not have any…

If your child seems healthy aside from the bedwetting, serious medical issues are unlikely. The only test typically is a…

Bedwetting is normal in young children, especially if your child is 6 years or younger. Try not to worry –…

It’s perfectly natural for babies to wet their nappies (diapers) whenever they need to. Becoming dry – especially at night…

Bedwetting (also called nocturnal enuresis) is common in children and can be distressing for both parents and children. The exact…

How well do you know your own body? Understanding the urinary system can help you recognize and manage common health…

Prostate problems are common in men, particularly in men over 50 years of age. Do you have difficulty starting to…

Check that there is nothing seriously wrong. Your doctor will ask you questions, especially about whether you have wet the…

Do not blame yourself. Remind yourself that it is not your fault. There is no need to feel guilty or…

Adults who wet the bed at night often have problems in the daytime as well, such as having to rush…

Most women who have a urinary infection do not get another one, but some unlucky women seem to get them…

Your doctor or nurse can check your urine for bacteria with a simple dipstick test, although they may not do…

Cystitis can come on very suddenly, and the last thing you may want to do is go shopping. So make…

Cystitis in Women

Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder. There are two main types: Bacterial cystitis is caused by bacteria, and is also…

Some low-risk prostate cancers can be monitored by “active surveillance”, but the correct identification of patients with low-risk cancer at…

Treatment of large ureter stones depends on where they are located in the ureter. In the research article “Impact of…

Urinary tract infections belong to the most common bacterial infections. They do commonly recur and affect primarily women. Antibiotics have…

This is the fourth and last part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts…

This is the third part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…

This is the second part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…

This is the first part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…