What does it mean to have crystals in your urine? Crystals in urine occur when there are too many minerals in your urine and not enough liquid. The tiny pieces collect and form masses. These crystals may be found during urine tests (urinalysis). Having crystals in your urine is called …
Read More »Urinary Incontinence – Overview, Complications, and Treatment.
Overview Urinary incontinence (UI) is leaking of urine that you can’t control. Many American men and women suffer from urinary incontinence. We don’t know for sure exactly how many. That’s because many people do not tell anyone about their symptoms. They may be embarrassed, or they may think nothing can …
Read More »Peyronie’s disease – Causes, Stages, Symptoms and Treatment
Definition Peyronie’s disease is characterized by a fibrous scar tissue that forms beneath the surface of the penis that can alter its appearance and function. If left untreated, this scar tissue, which can be mild or acute, can make it problematic for otherwise healthy men to have normal erections by …
Read More »Urethritis – Types, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Definition Urethritis is a disease characterized by the swelling or inflammation of the urethra, the tube through which urine travels from the urinary bladder to outside of the body. People with this condition experience acute pain while urinating. One of the most common causes of urethritis is a bacterial infection …
Read More »Urethral stricture – Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Definition Urethral stricture is scar tissue with the urethra, which is the small tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside. Normally the flow of urine through the urethra is free and easy, however when scar tissue forms it can cause a blockage that results in a slow …
Read More »Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Description Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which the prostate, a walnut-sized body part made of glandular and muscular tissue, grows in size. The prostate surrounds part of the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine and sperm out of the body. The benign (noncancerous) condition is …
Read More »Pyuria – Definition, Causes, and Prevention.
Definition Pyuria is a condition that occurs when excess white blood cells, or pus, are present in the urine. Pyuria causes cloudy urine and frequently indicates the presence of a urinary tract infection (UTI). Pyuria can also indicate sepsis, a life-threatening bacterial infection, or pneumonia in older adults. Some people …
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