A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria get into the urethra (the short tube through which you urinate) and ascend into the bladder. This causes inflammation in the bladder, a condition that doctors call “cystitis”. Typical symptoms ... Read more »
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Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
What is Interstitial Cystitis? Interstitial Cystitis is also called Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS). It is a condition in which patients report a long-standing pain coming from the bladder or pelvis, often associated with urinary urgency and ... Read more »
Kidney Stones
What are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones occur when minerals filtered from the blood combine to form hard deposits in the ducts that drain the kidney. It is uncommon before age 20 and peaks at around age 50. Those who suffer from kidney stones in the ... Read more »
Hematuria
Hematuria – Blood in the Urine Many patients are referred to see a urologist to evaluate the finding of hematuria, which means blood in the urine. Sometimes the patient has seen blood in the urine (this is macroscopic or gross hematuria). Other ... Read more »