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.
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
African American doctor talking to patient in office
Testicle Pain Cause and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, 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
newborn baby
Persistent Cloaca: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
Close-up of surgical mesh
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Surgery: Prep & Recovery
Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD
Raw Beets in a Group
Possible Causes of Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Restroom sign
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 Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD
Senior African American Man Drinking Water
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
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
brothers
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
illustration
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
urine analysis
Unusual Urine Color, Odor, or Appearance
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD
man
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
Man looking at his phone in bed next to woman
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
woman drinking glass of water
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 Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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
Urine sample
Microalbuminuria: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD
Kidneys
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