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Painful Urination (Dysuria)

…There are several conditions that can cause painful urination. The most common is a urinary tract infection (UTI). The urinary tract consists of the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. The urethra…

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Group B Strep Infection

…may develop an infection of the urinary tract (also called a UTI), placenta, amniotic fluid, or bloodstream. Older adults and people who have a chronic illness or a weak immune…

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Chlamydia

…trachomatis) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). STIs also are known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that affects both men and women. Chlamydia also can…

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Kidney Stones

…common in women. It usually forms after a chronic urinary tract infection. These stones are usually made of ammonia. Uric acid stone: A uric acid stone forms when there is…

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E. coli Infection (Escherichia coli)

…and electrolytes (dehydration). This makes you feel sick and tired. The watery diarrhea lasts for about a day and then may change to bright red bloody stools. The infection makes…

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Male Breast Cancer

…Breast cancer is a form of cancer that occurs in your breast(s). Men can get breast cancer, but it is more common in women. Because of this, men often don’t…

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Body piercing

…to improved health Piercings should always be done in a clean environment using sterile (clean and germ-free) equipment. This is the best way to lower your risk of infection. How…

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Urinary Incontinence – Bladder Training For Urinary Incontinence

…is a way of learning to manage urinary incontinence. It is generally used for stress incontinence, urge incontinence or a combination of the 2 types (mixed incontinence). Stress incontinence is…

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Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH))

…life-threatening, but it can be bothersome. There are also some complications that can occur. These include: Inability to urinate. Blood in the urine. Urinary tract infections. Bladder or kidney damage….

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Prostatitis

…with other infections in the urinary tract. If you think you have prostatitis, contact your healthcare provider. Does prostatitis cause cancer? Although prostatitis can cause you discomfort, it does not…

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