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Uremic Syndrome

Uremic syndrome, or uremia, is the collection of symptoms that develops when failing kidneys can no longer filter waste products,…

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Ureter Diseases

Ureter diseases are conditions affecting the two tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. They include stones…

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Ureteral Stones

Ureteral stones are kidney stones that have moved into the ureter, the narrow tube carrying urine from the kidney to…

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Ureteral Strictures

Ureteral strictures are scarred, narrowed sections of the ureter, the tube carrying urine from a kidney to the bladder. Urine…

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Ureteral Tumors

Ureteral tumors are abnormal growths in the ureter, the tube that carries urine from a kidney to the bladder. Most…

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Urethra Diseases

Urethra diseases are conditions affecting the tube that carries urine out of the body. They include urethritis (inflammation, usually from…

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

Urethral Stricture

Urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra that can obstruct urine flow and cause symptoms such as weak stream,…

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Urethral Strictures

Urethral strictures are areas of scar tissue that narrow the urethra, the tube that drains urine from the bladder. They…

  • 12 doctors
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Urethral Trauma

Urethral trauma is an injury to the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.…

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Urethritis

Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body. It is most often caused…

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Urinary İncontinence

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine, usually caused by problems affecting bladder control, pelvic floor support, nerves, or…

  • 12 doctors

Urinary Retention

Urinary retention is the inability to empty the bladder completely or at all. It may be acute (sudden, painful, and…

  • 12 doctors
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Urinary Tract İnfection

Urinary tract infection is an infection of the kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra that can cause burning during urination, frequent…

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