Kidneys & urinary

Your kidneys filter your blood every day, and the urinary tract carries the result out. This section covers urinary tract infections, kidney stones, incontinence, prostate conditions, and chronic kidney disease. You will find what causes each one, why several affect men and women differently, how they are diagnosed, and what treatment involves, from drinking more water to surgery. Kidney problems are often silent until they are advanced, which is what makes routine checks worth doing. See a doctor for burning when you urinate, blood in your urine, or severe pain in your side or back.

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