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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?SymptomsWhen to See a ProviderCausesDiagnosisTreatment OptionsWho Is at RiskPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Symptoms When to See a Provider Causes Diagnosis Treatment Options Who Is at Risk Prevention Bleeding in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract can stem from several causes that affect any of the organs in the upper digestive system. An upper GI bleed is bleeding in the mouth, esophagus (food tube), stomach, or small intestine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAgeFever, Ilness, or SurgeryTraumaHistory of CancerNight PainIncontinenceWeak Leg Muscles Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Age Fever, Ilness, or Surgery Trauma History of Cancer Night Pain Incontinence Weak Leg Muscles Back pain is very common—four out of five people experience it at some point in their lives.Most of the time back pain isn’t serious; other times it may indicate a larger health problem, so it’s important to know about back pain red flags....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStructureTypesComplicationsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Structure Types Complications Diagnosis Treatment There are four types of urachal remnants, most of which don’t cause any symptoms. Although very rare, some urachal remnants progress to an aggressive type ofbladder cancercalled urachal cancer. To avoid the risk of complications, many adults choose to undergo surgery to remove the urachal remnant, a procedure called urachal resection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsComplicationsTreatmentUremia and DialysisKidney TransplantsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Complications Treatment Uremia and Dialysis Kidney Transplants Prevention Uremia, sometimes referred to as uremic syndrome, is a dangerous condition in which yourkidneysare unable to filter a waste product calledureafrom your blood. Urea, a primary component of urine, is normally removed from the body when you pee (urinate). However, when the kidneys are no longer working—referred to askidney failure—urea can accumulate to toxic levels....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionAssociated ConditionsDiagnostic TestsSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Associated Conditions Diagnostic Tests Summary Uretersare the tubes that transport urine from thekidneysto thebladder. There are two ureters, each between 8 and 10 inches long. The tubes are made of smooth muscles that contract to push urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Ureters are vulnerable to obstruction as well as infections from the lower urinary tract....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It HappensCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Happens Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Aureterovesical junction(UVJ) obstruction is a blockage of the urinary tract at the junction where the ureter—the thin tube that drains urine from thekidney—joins thebladder. In most cases, UVJ obstruction is the result of a fetal defect that can be detected on aprenatal ultrasound. Less commonly, a person may develop a blockage later in life due to disease, infection, or injury....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to See a ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Diagnosis When to See a Provider Frequently Asked Questions sasirin pamai / Getty Images Symptoms of Urge Incontinence In addition to these physical symptoms, urge incontinence can also affect your mental health and well-being. Incontinence and DepressionA 2020 review of studies in theJournal of International Medical Researchconcluded that people with urinary incontinence are nearly twice as likely to experiencedepression and anxietythan those without....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesPurposeRisksPlacementRemovalHome Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Purpose Risks Placement Removal Home Care Acatheteris a general term for a tube that is inserted into the body. A urinary catheter is a tube that is inserted into the bladder to drain urine. Multiple types of urinary catheters are used for a variety of conditions, and the right catheter for one person is not necessarily right for another person....

Urinary tract problems are common among people withtype 2 diabetes, affecting everything from frequency and urgency of urination to sexual function to kidney health. The most significant causes include damage to nerves (autonomic neuropathy) that support the structures of the urinary tract and the effects of high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Because of differences in anatomy, the ways in which type 2 diabetes affects the urinary system can differ between men and women, but regardless of a person’s sex, diabetes-related urinary tract problems can dramatically affect their quality of life on a daily basis....

If you had surgery and now have a urinary tract infection (UTI), you may wonder whether these two things are related. It is entirely possible that your surgery may have played a role in your urinary tract infection.ntmw/Getty ImagesWhy UTI Is Common After SurgeryMany patients have acatheterinserted into their bladder to drain urine during and/or after their procedure. The presence of a catheter, even atemporary catheter, increases the risk of contracting a urinary tract infection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGeneral TipsIn FemalesIn MalesIn ChildrenNext in UTI GuideWhat Is a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents General Tips In Females In Males In Children Next in UTI Guide Aurinary tract infection (UTI)happens when harmful bacteria enter the urinary tract. UTIs can have various causes, from wearing synthetic underwear to sexual activity. Between 50% and 60% of females and 20% of males are likely to get a UTI at some point during their lives....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsRisks with DementiaCathetersTreatmentPreventing UTIsDoes Cranberry Juice Help?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Risks with Dementia Catheters Treatment Preventing UTIs Does Cranberry Juice Help? Frequently Asked Questions fluxfoto/ Getty Images Symptoms of a UTI in Dementia When someone with dementia develops a UTI, it can be more difficult toidentify the signs. Because ofword-finding difficulty, the person might not be able to express an increase in discomfort or identify an increased need to urinate....

A urine ketone test is an alternative to blood ketone testing for monitoring levels ofketones—a type of fuel that results when the liver breaks down fat for energy. For people who have diabetes, the production of ketones can speed up when the body is lacking effective insulin to use glucose as fuel and instead breaks down fat, leading to a build-up of these organic compounds in the blood and urine calleddiabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)....