Why it matters: Ultrasound offers a radiation-free, immediate view of the urinary system, making it ideal for detecting stones, obstruction, and bladder wall changes. How it's done: Using a ...

Lower urinary tract symptoms are common and occur for a variety of reasons, from physical obstructions to excessive caffeine consumption. Treatment will depend on what’s causing your symptoms.

The systematic review provides compelling evidence that genetic factors play a significant role in the development of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in adults, suggesting that genetic ...

Urgency and urge urinary incontinence symptoms worsen in winter and lessen in summer. Urgency and urge urinary incontinence worsen during winter and improve during summer, according to study findings ...

Most UTIs affect the lower portion of the urinary tract, including the bladder, urethra, or prostate. If left untreated, a lower UTI can progress to the upper urinary tract, which may involve the ...

A noninvasive ultrasound technology called Break Wave™ lithotripsy (BWL) offers a safe and effective new option for treatment of urinary stones, reports a clinical trial in the October issue of The ...

The urinary system helps maintain the volume and chemical composition of fluids in the body. One of the main organs in the system are the kidneys, which filter waste products out of the body through ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most prevalent bacterial infections in children.