The function of the lower urinary tract — to store and periodically eliminate urine — seems simple, but its neuronal control is complex and not fully understood, and dysfunction is common. Functional ...

Lupus affects different people in different ways. Many people with lupus have problems with their kidneys. How does lupus affect the kidneys? Your kidneys filter waste and extra water out of your ...

Know key warning signs of kidney and urinary issues, along with simple prevention tips and daily habits to maintain optimal ...

Neurogenic bladder is a loss of control of the bladder caused by nerve damage. The underlying cause of the nerve damage can be any of a variety of conditions, including spinal injury, diabetes, pelvic ...

An overarching theme of the immune system in the bladder seems to be balancing the need to respond promptly to microbial challenge with the need to rapidly curtail inflammatory responses, as the ...

Chronic UTIs typically recur within a month after treatment or multiple times in a year. Recurring UTIs can lead to severe complications, but treatment options are available. Chronic urinary tract ...

Urinary tract infections are common but often preventable. A urologist shares key daily habits, from hydration to hygiene, ...

Your urinary tract includes the parts of your body that make urine and carry it out of your body. For men, those assigned male at birth, and anyone with a penis, these parts include your kidneys, ...