Category: Kidneys and urinary tract

Overactive Bladder

Having an overactive bladder means that you often feel that you need to urinate. It is a very common problem for both men and women and can become more common as you get older. But even children and adolescents can have an overactive bladder.

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Urethral Obstruction

Urethral constriction means that the urethra has become narrower than usual at any place, making urine difficult to reach. This is often due to the fact that scars have formed after an injury or inflammation of the urethra.

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Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is very common and means that urinary leakage occurs at various times. It is rarely a sign of any serious illness. There is much you can do to reduce the hassle but sometimes treatment is needed.

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Bed Wetting in Children

It is common for children younger than six to kiss at night. It is only when the child has turned five that it is called bedwetting, or enuresis. It is one of the most common health problems for children who are six to seven years old. There are treatments that help the vast majority. As a parent, there are also things you can do.

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Epidemic Nephropathy

Sork fever is a viral disease that is spread by infected forest sores. You may become ill if you touch the animals, their saliva, urine or faeces, or inhale dust containing urine or faeces. The disease does not infect humans. You can get pretty bad from cured fever, but most will be completely healthy again.

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Kidney Failure

The kidneys purify the blood from substances and remove water that the body does not need. In the event of kidney failure, the kidneys are no longer able to do so and then harmful substances and water remain in the body. Renal failure can be acute or chronic. The treatment you receive depends on the type of kidney failure you have and what problems you have.

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Kidney Stone

The urine contains various salts. If the concentration of salt becomes too high, for example, if you drink too little, crystals can form. They can then grow into and form so-called kidney stones.

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Kidney Inflammation

In the case of kidney inflammation, the kidneys do not function properly. Many people who get kidney inflammation become completely healthy. But it is important that you get treatment if the inflammation does not heal by itself.

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Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary tract infection is caused by bacteria entering the urethra and bladder. Cystitis is the most common form of urinary tract infection. Then you may need to urinate often and it may burn. The trouble usually subsides after a few days.

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Urinary Tract Infection in Children

Urinary tract infection is a fairly common disease in children. It is caused by bacteria entering the urethra and bladder. When the bacteria stop there it is called bladder catarrh. The bacteria spread to the kidneys and the renal pelvis is called renal pelvic inflammation.

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Epidemic nephropathy

Sork fever is a viral disease that is spread by infected forest sores. You may become ill if you touch the animals, their saliva, urine or faeces, or inhale dust containing urine or faeces. The disease does not infect humans. You can get pretty bad from cured fever, but most will be completely healthy again.

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Bladder Stones

Bladder stone means that small crystals in the urine clump together into stones in the bladder. The stones can be formed if there is urine left in the bladder after you kiss. Bladder stones can cause you to become pissed off more often and make it harder to empty the bladder. You may need treatment if the stones are large and cause trouble.

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Blood in the Urine of Children

Urine that is red or reddish brown may contain blood. The urine can also be red colored by things that the child has eaten, such as beets or some medicines. The most common cause of blood in the urine of children is urinary tract infection. If the child has a urinary tract infection, they are treated with antibiotics.

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Blood in the Urine

There are several reasons why the urine may look red or reddish brown, for example that you have eaten beets or that menstrual blood has come. But it may also be because the urine itself contains blood. Sometimes you may need treatment.

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Children Peeing on the Day

There are several reasons why children older than 4-5 years pee during the day. A common reason is that the nervous system that controls the bladder has not developed completely. Another is that the child forgets to pee. If the child kisses often, or needs to go to the toilet very often, you should seek care.

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