Urinary tract infections are a pain, but they can also be dangerous. These infections are more than simply painful. If the infection isn’t dealt with, it can spread to the kidneys and harm [...]
How do you know if you have kidney stones? Very often people can be unaware, unless a stone becomes stuck in the urinary tract and causes blockage and infection. However, there are a few symptoms [...]
No matter your age or gender, a urinary tract infection (UTI) can be very serious indeed if it’s not treated effectively. Back in 2013, the CQC listed UTIs as one of the most common reasons for [...]
Did you know that 1 in 8 men in the UK alone will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some stage of their life? Worryingly, many of the symptoms of prostate cancer aren’t evident in the [...]
Kidney stones are hard collections that develop in the kidney. They are often made up of uric acid or calcium. They develop in the kidney and can move to other parts of the urinary tract [...]
Have you been told that a PSA test would be a good idea? Perhaps you have heard the PSA test mentioned and would like to know more. Developed in the late 1970s, the PSA test has been used to [...]
Urinary tract infections can affect anyone of any age. The infection occurs within the bladder, kidneys or urethra and can lead to many unpleasant side effects which can then damage the kidneys, [...]
Understanding kidney stones Kidney stones are minute-sized nuggets formed by calcium oxalate deposits in the kidneys. Normally, these mineral fragments are passed off in urine and you don’t [...]
Prostate cancer is often considered the main cause of elevated prostate-specific antigen levels. However, your prostate gland may produce excess PSA due to many other reasons. Here are [...]
A urinary tract infection (UTI) develops when bacteria infect your urinary system. They are far more common in women, and are even more likely to occur during pregnancy, due to the physiological [...]
