An obstruction that interferes with voiding may be caused by lesions of the bladder outlet or urethra, by enlargement of the prostate in men, by ureteral stricture disease, or by contraction of the ...

Researchers have identified two potential genetic contributors to the rare condition posterior urethral valves in a genome-wide study of individuals of diverse ancestry. Posterior urethral valves (PUV ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 63-year-old male in good health. A few weeks back, I could not urinate while standing. The only way I could was by laying on my side, and it was very painful with a burning ...

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 ...

Learn how certain conditions, contraceptives, lifestyle factors, and more can cause recurrent urinary tract infections and UTI-like symptoms.

Even before birth, an obstructed urethra can cause a variety of issues in the unborn child, ranging from mild urinary problems to kidney failure. This highly variable disease is called LUTO (lower ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 63-year-old male in good health. A few weeks back, I ...

Genetic variation affecting developmental genes not previously linked to urethral development may contribute to a congenital condition that is the most common cause of kidney failure in young males, a ...