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Noticing blood in your urine can be worrying. You might assume it is a urinary tract infection (UTI), kidney stone or temporary irritation. However, blood in the urine can also be one of the earliest warning signs of bladder cancer.

Kidney stones do not always begin with unbearable pain. A small stone can remain inside the kidney without causing any symptoms. Problems often start when the stone moves into the ureter, the narrow tube that carries urine from the kidney

Some health problems are easy to discuss. Others are often dismissed with, “It’s probably normal.” Urine leakage after childbirth, frequent trips to the bathroom, repeated urinary tract infections, pelvic pressure, or waking several times at night to urinate can all

Overactive bladder, or OAB, affects many individuals and can become increasingly prevalent with age. Some people experience frequent urges to urinate, while others also have unintentional urine leakage. Although OAB itself is not usually serious, its symptoms can be extremely

A new lump, swelling, or change in a testicle can be worrying. The good news is that testicular cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, especially when diagnosed at an early stage. This testicular cancer guide covers the important

A burning sensation when you pee. A sudden need to use the bathroom every few minutes. Pressure in your lower abdomen that wasn't there yesterday. These symptoms may seem minor at first, but they can be signs of Urinary Tract

Urinary incontinence is the unintentional leakage of urine. It is a common condition that can affect women and men at different stages of life. While it may feel embarrassing to discuss, bladder leakage is a medical issue, not something you

A bladder cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Patients often have immediate questions: What caused it? How serious is it? Will I need surgery? Can it be cured? The answers depend largely on the cancer's type, grade, stage, location and whether

Kidney stones are one of those health problems that can seem minor until the pain suddenly starts. A person may feel perfectly well for months and then experience intense pain in the side, back or lower abdomen that makes it