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Urine is often a light, pale-yellowish color, so when it appears dark it can be alarming. First off, dark urine is a sign of your level of hydration and can be an indicator that you need to consume more water. Generally, the darker the urine, the more concentrated it is. Aside from dehydration, there are ...click here to read more

Functional incontinence is a type of incontinence where the person does not recognize or feel the urge to urinate.  People who have functional incontinence have a difficult time getting to the toilet. The problem could be that a person can’t get to the washroom quickly due to mobility restrictions or is slow to remove clothing. Some people ...click here to read more

Paruresis—or shy bladder—is a syndrome with many different names, and while it may sound silly, it is real. Paruresis, bashful bladder, pee-shy, bathroom phobia; no matter what term is used by the person who has the syndrome, the bottom line is that it can be very frustrating to live with. Paruresis is a urinary disorder ...click here to read more

Urinary retention treatment is designed to rectify the problem of being unable to completely empty the bladder. Occurring more commonly in older men, urinary retention can be a serious condition that may lead to emergency urinary retention treatment. Acute urinary retention happens suddenly and lasts only a short time. Chronic urinary retention, on the other ...click here to read more

If you have the need to urinate more than you normally would, you suffer from frequent urination or polyuria. While in some situations it can be a temporary issue, it could also be a symptom of an underlying medical condition that requires careful attention. Doctors consider urinating every two hours or more frequent urination. The ...click here to read more

Enlarged kidneys are relatively uncommon, with only a few select disorders leading to the condition. The kidneys are responsible for filtering the blood from harmful metabolites and ensuring proper volume status that affects our blood pressure. Having an enlarged kidney will likely compromise all of its function. What causes an enlarged kidney? Hydronephrosis: This is ...click here to read more

July 17 is bladder cancer awareness day. We want to do our part to spread information about this condition, which affects so many people. We’ve compiled a list of the most relevant articles on the topic. You will find information on bladder cancer treatment, hypothyroidism, and multiple myeloma, all of which play a part in ...click here to read more

Experiencing burning when urinating is commonly called dysuria in the medical community. It is often an indication of inflammation in the lower urinary tract, which is comprised of the urethra and bladder in both sexes (it also includes the prostate in men.) A burning sensation may also be felt if inflammation reaches the deeper structures ...click here to read more

Urosepsis is a combination of medical terms urology, the function of the urinary system, and sepsis, a life-threatening bacterial infection. Urosepsis is a severe infection that is localized in the urinary tract and has the potential to be fatal. The urinary tract consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The job of the kidneys ...click here to read more

Anuria is the inability to urinate or discharge urine. The word itself literally translates to “no urine.” It can be a symptom of various metabolic and volume status disorders, or it can be a problem stemming from an abnormality of the kidney’s themselves, or even of the heart in certain circumstances. A related medical condition ...click here to read more

Overactive bladder is a condition characterized by an increase in urinary frequency and urgency, resulting from nerve damage, frequent urinary tract infections, and other conditions. Although diet and exercise can aid in treating an overactive bladder, herbal remedies can also go a long way in relieving the symptoms as well as reducing the frequency of ...click here to read more

Polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms can be annoying for some women and a serious problem for others, but many sufferers have discovered that a PCOS diet can help alleviate some of the discomforts. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal problem that has an impact on the ovaries and other parts of a woman’s body. ...click here to read more

Nocturia (nighttime urination) can be quite annoying, as it keeps you awake at night with frequent trips to the bathroom. The worst part is that even though you may feel as if you have to go, by the time you reach the bathroom, nothing happens. Nocturia, or nocturnal polyuria, is a condition characterized by excessive ...click here to read more

Having to urgently use the bathroom but not making it to the toilet is something we do not like to experience, yet it’s a problem we all face at one time or another. We at Bel Marra recognize this problem and have decided to give our readers an overactive bladder update. We’ve compiled a list ...click here to read more