Those that have ever gotten a bladder infection in their lifetime know what a painful and uncomfortable experience it can be. There are several reasons why bladder infections occur and they are different for men and for women. Men can get them due to prostrate problems, while women can obtain bladde

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While urethra problems are far more common in adults than in children, they still occur. Whether they are caused by disease or by a congenital condition, healthcare professionals can help.

If you think urinary incontinence only affects older women, think again. Bladder control issues affect younger, active women, too -- are you one of them?

Urinary incontinence is a common problem for women as they age. Lack of estrogen, childbearing, weight gain and bladder deterioration can all cause incontinence. This condition is categorized as either stress incontinence or urge incontinence. Stress incontinence is a condition in which activities s

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacteria that can cause infections. Skin infections are most common, but MRSA may also cause complications throughout the body, including the brain, lungs, and urinary tract.

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of any part of the urinary tract: the bladder, kidneys, ureters or the urethra. Most infections begin in the urethra, the tube that takes urine from the bladder outside of the body, and spread up the urinary tract to the bladder and possibly to the kid

Frequent urinary tract infections, an enlarged prostate or nerve damage in the surrounding region can lead to crystallized minerals, or stones, forming in your bladder. Although not all bladder stones produce symptoms, those that do can be quite noticeable and should be treated before they lead to m

Urinary tract infections occur when bacteria enter the body and begin to reproduce and irritate organs in the urinary tract, such as the urethra, bladder and kidneys. Many times, it is necessary to treat these infections with antibiotics. However, it is sometimes possible to treat urinary tract infe

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Urinary pressure, or urgent urination, is a condition that causes discomfort, pressure in the lower abdomen and an urge to urinate. Urgent urination has several causes and may require a doctor's care.

Urgency, increased frequency and a burning sensation are all characteristic symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI). According to the Mayo Clinic, UTIs are caused by a bacterial invasion, with the bacteria typically entering your body via your urethra and moving up into your bladder where it mul

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Kegels exercises are simple yet highly effective. Originally developed to help women prepare for childbirth, Kegel exercises are equally effective in helping males treat urinary incontinence and control ejaculation. Kegel exercises work to strengthen pelvic floor muscles, which help support bladder

Frequent urination can be triggered by an underlying medical issue, according to the Mayo Clinic. Urinary tract infection, side effects from medications, and the weakening of bladder, urethra and pelvic floor muscles can contribute to the need to urinate more often. Diabetes is also a common cause o

Severe kidney infections often lead to hospitalization.Hospital image by Raulmah?3n from Fotolia.comA kidney infection, also known as pyelonephritis, can be dangerous. Infection occurs when bacteria enter your urinary tract, travel through the urethra and multiply. Bacteria from other...