An obstruction that interferes with voiding may be caused by lesions of the bladder outlet or urethra, by enlargement of the prostate in men, by ureteral stricture disease, or by contraction of the ...

Obstructive uropathy is a blockage that prevents urine from flowing naturally through the urinary system. The blockage may cause significant pain, nausea, and difficulty urinating. Several factors can ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 63-year-old male in good health. A few weeks back, I could not urinate while standing. The only way I could was by laying on my side, and it was very painful with a burning ...

Are you feeling a burning sensation after or during peeing? This may not be something you should ignore for longer. This could be a block in the normal flow of urine through our urinary system. Most ...

A trabeculated bladder is a bladder that has a thickened wall, making it harder for the bladder to contract. Bladder trabeculation can make it difficult to empty the bladder fully. The main cause of ...

Bladder stones and kidney stones are two common urinary problems that often get confused because both involve hard mineral ...

Hydronephrosis is when your kidneys swell because your body can't release all of its pee. It may affect one or both kidneys, and it can occur in people of all ages. About 1 in 100 adults get ...

IN the recent literature considerable attention has been paid to recognition and management of obstructions at the bladder neck in children. This condition is relatively uncommon when compared to the ...

The urinary tract consists of the bladder, ureters, kidneys and urethra. A stone passes through the ureters to the bladder after forming in the kidneys, and lastly, through the urethra to exit the ...