Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder. It can be caused by increased bladder pressure, nerve damage, muscular dysfunction or medication.

and at least two 24-h urine collections. Stone type and metabolic abnormalities differ in older patient (age >65 years). The distribution of stone types in the older patient in one trial was ...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in the urinary system. This is the system that makes and stores urine and carries it out of your body. An infection can happen when bacteria get ...

Burning fat produces ketones, a type of acid that ends up in your blood and urine that can make you very sick. Doctors regularly test for ketones in the urine of people with type 1 and type 2 ...

Urine color changes from clear to orange with your hydration level but may also change due to food pigments or medications. Specific colors may indicate a condition that needs medical attention ...

High levels of leukocytes or white blood cells in your urine may indicate a urinary tract infection, kidney stones, pelvic tumor, or another condition. Treatment depends on the cause. High ...

Up to 40% of women will get a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point in their life, making it important to know what to do when symptoms strike. Given how uncomfortable UTI symptoms can be ...

The white-cell count and blood urea nitrogen were normal, and the urinary sediment revealed no cystine crystals. Urine culture was negative. An intravenous pyelogram revealed good function of the ...

Critical assessment of evidence to help you make decisions. Advice, rather than formal NICE guidance.

Critical assessment of evidence to help you make decisions. Advice, rather than formal NICE guidance.