Urinary System
Learn about your urinary system health
Many people will have some kind of urinary problem or injury in their lifetime. Urinary problems can range from minor to serious. And sometimes these problems can start with the same symptoms. For example, pain during urination can be a symptom of both kidney stones and urinary tract infections. So it can be hard to tell which one is causing the problem.
But you can be prepared. Some common urinary problems may need only home treatment. But other more serious problems may need a doctor's care. Knowing the symptoms of urinary problems and your treatment options can help you take the best care of yourself. Our topics can help you learn more about your symptoms and care options.
Browse these topics to start learning more about your urinary system health:
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Kidney Stones: Preventing Kidney Stones Through Diet
Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Absorbent Products for Urinary Incontinence Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer Acute Kidney Injury Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease Artificial Sphincter for Urinary Incontinence in Men Bed-Wetting in Children Behavioral Methods for Urinary Incontinence Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Bladder Cancer Bladder Pain Syndrome (Interstitial Cystitis) Care for an Indwelling Urinary Catheter Caregiving: Adult Underwear for Incontinence Caregiving: Using a Bedpan or Urinal Caregiving: Using a Bedside Commode (Toilet) Catheters for Urinary Incontinence in Men Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD) Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD): Changing the Dressing Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD): Flushing Chlamydia Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Kidney Disease: Medicines to Be Careful With Chronic Pelvic Pain Circumcision Complications of Enlarged Prostate Cranberry Juice and Urinary Tract Infections Cryosurgery for Prostate Cancer Cystectomy Daytime Accidental Wetting (Diurnal Enuresis) Dementia: Bladder and Bowel Problems Diabetic Kidney Disease Dialysis: Measuring How Well It Works Diuretics and Potassium Supplements Donating a Kidney Drinking Enough Water Electrical Stimulation for Urinary Incontinence End-Stage Renal Disease Enlarged Prostate: Herbal Therapy Foods High in Oxalate Functional Incontinence Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Gonorrhea Groin Pain Hemodialysis Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer (Androgen Deprivation Therapy, or ADT) Hypospadias Interactive Tool: How Bad Are Your Urinary Symptoms From Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)? Interactive Tools Kegel Exercises Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer Kidney Health Testing for People With Diabetes Kidney Stones Kidney Transplant Laparoscopic Surgery Living With More Than One Health Problem Male Genital Problems and Injuries Medicines That Can Cause Acute Kidney Injury Moisture Alarms for Bed-Wetting Motivational Therapy for Bed-Wetting Multi-Organ Transplants Multiple Sclerosis: Bladder Problems Nephrectomy Nephrotic Syndrome Open Surgery for Kidney Stones Organ Transplant Overactive Bladder Overflow Incontinence Pain Management Pain Management Clinic Pelvic Organ Prolapse Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or Nephrolithotripsy Peritoneal Dialysis Prostate Cancer Prostate Cancer Screening Prostate Cancer, Advanced or Metastatic Prostatitis Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Radical Prostatectomy Recurrent Abdominal Pain (RAP) Renal Artery Stenosis Repair of Bladder Prolapse (Cystocele) or Urethra Prolapse (Urethrocele) Retropubic Suspension Surgery Rhabdomyolysis Rye Grass Pollen Extract Saw Palmetto Self-Catheterization (Female) Self-Catheterization (Male) Sexually Transmitted Infections Sexually Transmitted Infections: How a Male Genital Exam Is Done Sexually Transmitted Infections: Symptoms in Women Sexually Transmitted Infections: Treatment Shock Wave Lithotripsy Simple Prostatectomy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease Stress Incontinence Stroke: Bladder and Bowel Problems Suprapubic Catheter Care Surgery for Chronic Pelvic Pain Syphilis Total Incontinence Transurethral Incision of the Prostate (TUIP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Transurethral Microwave Therapy (TUMT) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Transurethral Prostatectomy for Prostatitis Transurethral Resection of the Bladder Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) Trichomoniasis Types of Kidney Stones Uremia Ureteroscopy Urethral Bulking for Urinary Incontinence Urethral Sling Surgery Urge Incontinence Urinary Incontinence Urinary Incontinence: Keeping a Daily Record Urinary Obstruction in Children Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Urinary Problems and Prostate Cancer Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Risks for Older Adults Urinary Tract Infections in Children Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults Urostomy Care Using a Home Test Kit for Protein in Urine Vascular Access Failure Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) Voiding Log (Bladder Record)
Abdominal Ultrasound Abdominal X-Ray Albumin Urine Test Angiogram Basic Metabolic Panel Bladder Stress Test in Women Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Test Body Fluids Tests Calcium (Ca) in Urine Test Chlamydia Tests Chloride (Cl) Test Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Body Creatinine and Creatinine Clearance Tests Cystometry Cystoscopy Electrolyte Panel Gonorrhea Test Home Test for Urinary Tract Infections Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) Kidney Biopsy Kidney Scan Kidney Stone Analysis Laparoscopy Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Abdomen Pelvic Exam Pelvic Ultrasound Phosphate in Blood Test Phosphate in Urine Test Post-Void Residual Urine Test Potassium (K) in Blood Test Potassium (K) in Urine Test Prostate Biopsy Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test Retrograde Pyelogram for Kidney Stones Sodium (Na) in Blood Test Sodium (Na) in Urine Test Syphilis Tests Total Serum Protein Test Uric Acid in Blood Test Uric Acid in Urine Test Urine Culture Urine Test Urodynamic Tests Uroflowmetry Test Voiding Cystourethrogram
Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis? Kidney Failure: Should I Start Dialysis? Kidney Failure: What Type of Dialysis Should I Have? Kidney Failure: When Should I Start Dialysis? Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Should I Have Surgery? Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? Prostate Cancer: Should I Choose Active Surveillance? Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for Localized Prostate Cancer?
Kidney Disease: Changing Your Diet Kidney Stones: Preventing Kidney Stones Through Diet
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