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Urological Health

Urological issues can impact not just your quality of life, but your overall health. Start here to learn more about issues from UTIs and erectile dysfunction to kidney disease and more.

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Bumex (Bumetanide): Side Effects and Warnings

By Rebeca Schiller

Kidney and ureters anatomy

Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract (CAKUT)

By Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD

Hydrocele: Overview and More

By Sherry Christiansen

Ureterovesical junction of the kidney and ureter

Ureterovesical Junction (UVJ) Obstruction: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Explore Urological Health

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Male and Female Restroom Sign

Oliguria: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

lab testing blood and urine

What You Should Know About FENa (Fractional Excretion of Sodium)

Medically reviewed by Anisha Shah, MD

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Testicle Pain Cause and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

child with multicystic dysplastic kidney:

Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis

Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD

Feeling the strain of a long day at his desk

Lacerated Kidney: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

Woman on toilet

Frequent Urination: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Boy and mother visiting doctor

Orchiopexy Procedures: What to Expect

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

Senior men with back pain

Kidney Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Mid Section of a Nurse Injecting an Intravenous Drip in a Patient's Arm

Intravenous Pyelogram: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Persistent Cloaca: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Joel Forman, MD

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Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Surgery: Prep & Recovery

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

Raw Beets in a Group

Possible Causes of Blood in Urine (Hematuria)

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Is It Dangerous to Hold Your Pee?

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

A father and his son talking in the kitchen

Talking to Your Son About Men’s Health Issues

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO

Transgender male

Phalloplasty: Overview

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD

what to expect during a cystoscopy

Cystoscopy: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Female urinary system

Female Urology and External Sexual Anatomy

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD

Diabetes insipidus

Diabetes Insipidus: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

urine collection cups

What Does Cloudy Urine Mean?

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

Mature adult woman in medical consultation with male doctor

Urethral Diverticulum: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

Urethrotomy: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, and Results

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

A pharmacist works on a prescription.

Brand Name Drugs Commonly Prescribed in Urology

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

Technician holding urine

What Does It Mean if Your Urine Is Orange?

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

6 Big Urological Issues for Little Boys

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO

Kidney Stone Positioned on X-ray

ESWL Treatment for Kidney Stones

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

6 Urological Emergencies That Can Be Treated

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

man consulting with doctor

Possible Causes of Blood in Urine in Men

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

Tired young man with smartphone sitting on bed at home squinting

Low Testosterone: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Unusual Urine Color, Odor, or Appearance

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

What Are Body Fluids Made Of?

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Surgeon about to be performing a procedure

An Overview of Endourology Procedures

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

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Peyronie’s Disease: How to Prevent This Penis Injury

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Urinalysis: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

stressed man at office

Orchitis or Swollen Testicles

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

an illustration of kidney stones

Tips For Preventing Kidney Stones

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

Lemon and flower in tea

Before You Try a Kidney Cleanse

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Woman with Painful Stomach Sitting on the Toilet

Kidney Stone: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

Laboratory technician preparing urine sample for medical testing in laboratory

Urologist: Expertise, Specialties, and Training

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

urine test cup that looks bloody

The Causes of Blood in Your Urine

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

Bladder and Uterus

Epispadias: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outlook

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Alport Syndrome

Alport Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Vesicoureteral Reflux

Vesicoureteral Reflux: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Lower back pain medical examination.

The Different Types of Hernia in Men

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

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Tips for Keeping Your Urinary Tract System Healthy

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

man with stomach ache

Symptoms and Treatment of Inguinal Hernia

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH

A new born sleeping at the maternity ward

Overview of Hypospadias Male Birth Defect

Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD

kidney with Gerota's fascia in a CT scan

An Overview of Gerota's Fascia

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Kidneys graphic

Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) Test

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

upset man writing in journal at desk in front of computer

Urethral Stricture: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

Nurse explaining to young male patient at office in hospital

Male Yeast Infection Causes and Symptoms

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

patient undergoing kidney dialysis with the buttonhole technique

The Buttonhole Technique: What It Is and Why It’s Used

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Urinary system ureterocele

An Overview of Ureterocele

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD

Woman getting an ultrasound

Bladder Exstrophy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Woman holding hand over lower pelvis due to urethral pain

Urethral Pain: Causes, Treatment, When to See a Doctor

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

urine sample on table in doctor's office

Pyuria Diagnosis and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

toddler daughter and father

What Is an Urachal Remnant?

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO

The door to a bathroom with a male and female figures holding their abdominal area.

Urinary Incontinence: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD

Microalbuminuria: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Polyuria: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

A woman talking to her doctor in an examination room

What Is a Voiding Cystourethrogram?

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD