Dialysis Explained: Types, When It’s Needed and What to Expect
When the kidneys fail to function properly, the body is unable to remove waste, toxins and excess fluid by itself. This…
High Uric Acid and Kidney Health: What’s the Connection?
Uric acid levels are triggered by blood test reports and many patients ask whether high uric acid level is “only gout-related”…
Weak Urine Stream in Men: Ageing or a Sign of Prostate Trouble?
Most men experience changes in their urination as they age. A weak urine stream, stalling (taking longer to get going) when peeing…
Sudden Urinary Urgency: When Is It Normal and When Should You See a Urologist?
Sudden urinary urgency — the feeling that you immediately have to go to the bathroom and not sure if you’ll make…
UTIs in Men vs Women: Why Treatment and Risks Are Different
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a gender-specific health condition that women come to be very familiar with, but the truth…
Prostate Enlargement (BPH): Early Symptoms Men Should Not Ignore
As men age, shifts in the urinary system are frequently dismissed as simply a consequence of getting older. Getting up at…
Burning Urination: When Is It a Urology Problem and When Is It Not?
Burning during urination is one of the most common problems that affect urinary symptoms. Many are cavalier about it: They think…
Family History of Kidney Disease: How Early Should You Get Screened?
When it comes to kidney disease, family history matters more than most people recognize. Many kidney diseases have no symptoms—they are silent,…
Is Drinking Too Much Water Harmful for Your Kidneys? Myths vs Facts
Most of us have been told that we need to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Whether it’s…
Can Repeated UTIs Cause Permanent Kidney Damage?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common, particularly in women. Approximately half of all people will have at least one UTI…