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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…

Are any tests needed? If your child seems healthy apart from the bedwetting, it is very unlikely that there is…

Do not worry about bedwetting if your child is 6 years old or younger, just be patient. Help your child…

The exact reasons for bedwetting are not very well understood, but here are some possibilities: Bedwetting seems to run in…

Of course babies wet their nappies (diapers) any time they feel like it. Becoming dry is a complex process. The…

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…

Cystitis in Men

Cystitis means inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a urinary tract infection. It may not cause any symptoms at…

Your doctor or continence adviser may suggest any of the following options: If your main problem is stress incontinence, in…

Even if your incontinence cannot be cured completely, it need not make your life a misery. There are lots of…

Incontinence (leakage of urine) is not just a women’s problem. Plenty of men have difficulty controlling their urine. 5% of…

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

Incontinence is leakage of urine from the bladder. It can happen to anyone at any age but is more common…

On average, about 1–2 litres (2–3.5 pints) of urine are produced by the kidneys every day. Most people do not…

Urinary Incontinence

Incontinence is the unwanted or accidental leakage of urine from the bladder. Many refer to it as ‘loss of bladder…

Urination Shyness

Some women and men find it difficult to urinate in the presence of other men. They cannot urinate in a…

Urine

Your urine is made by the kidneys and stored in the bladder. The kidneys act as a filter, draining the…

How well do you know your own body? To help you understand your body and the problems you may encounter,…

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