Parents might tend to think of urinary tract infections (UTIs) as bacterial infections that thump adults, but babies and young children actually have a higher risk of enduring kidney damage from UTIs than any other age group. About 3% of girls and 1% of boys will develop a UTI by…

When we hear of kidney stones, there are few questions that come to our mind, such as what are kidney stones? How are they developed? Are kidney stones curable? Can we dissolve kidney stones without medications or surgery or with minimum medications? Answers to all the questions are here. Kidney…

A urinary system consists of kidneys, ureter, urinary bladder and urethra. It is often called the renal system. Major functions of the kidneys and urinary system are to remove the waste and medicines and the toxic material from the body. The urinary system also balances the body’s fluids and various…

Urinary incontinence is an uncontrolled or involuntary leakage of urine due to loss in control over the urinary sphincter or weakened. Various reasons may contribute to the cause of urinary incontinence. Obesity and smoking are common causes. Urinary incontinence is not a disease but a condition, who’s underlying causes may…

Kidney stones are the mineral deposits in the kidney, mostly of Calcium, that causes pain and discomfort. Usually, kidney stones do not become a reason for permanent damage, until diagnosed late. Drinking lots of water and appropriate medications dissolve the stones of kidney and other urinary tract stones. Some of…

A urologist is a physician who specializes in treating diseases or disorders of the urinary tract and reproductive system of both men and women. The organs that include in this field are kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Urologists also treat all parts of the male reproductive system such…

As the temperature drop in the winter, concerns about weather-related health problems start to rise. The cold weather brings several health risks, especially the risk of developing cancer. There are a lot of mid-winter activities that promote a healthy body. And every inch of the body, from mind to muscle,…

The holiday season is here! The holiday season can be a frenetic time of the year, fraught with sweet treats and buffet tables tempting you at every turn, but it isn’t exactly an ideal season for your urology health. To most, eating one-too-many platefuls at Diwali or drinking a glass…

Why drinking water is so important for healthy urology system? Water makes up of up to 60% of the human body. Good hydration is necessary for every cell, tissues, and organ in your body to work well. Water helps maintain body temperature, lubricate your joints, and most importantly, it removes…

Female urology, a medical term in the science of identifying and urinary tract disorders in females. Urinary and kidney problems are common in female as the urinary tract is much closer to the genital area than in men. Pregnancy, childbirth and sexual intercourse can also play a part in urological…