Urinary symptoms after the age of 40 are normal, common, and highly manageable. Ignoring these symptoms can lead to bladder strain, recurrent infections, or, in rare cases, permanent damage.

Bladder stones are a common urological condition that develops when minerals in concentrated urine crystallize and form ...

Chronic stress can lead to the formation of kidney stones, solid clusters of minerals that may block the flow of urine or cause immense discomfort. Stress can occur any time your mind or body feels ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 71 and began having urinary issues due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) many years ago. I took alpha blockers (Flomax, double Flomax and tadalifil), which didn't provide any ...

A trabeculated bladder is a bladder that has a thickened wall, making it harder for the bladder to contract. Bladder trabeculation can make it difficult to empty the bladder fully. The main cause of ...

You might find it difficult to bring up urinary incontinence with your doctor, but it's very common. Incontinence can begin after childbirth, in older adulthood, or with certain health conditions.

Bladder stones and kidney stones are both composed of the same concentrated minerals, but they are not the same. They are located in different parts of the body and often have different symptoms.