excretory-system

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a condition that impacts many people’s lives. When you have incontinence, you may experience bladder control issues and leak urine. This leakage is often uncontrollable and can negatively impact your life.

Posted September 2, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 5 min read

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Urinary Tract Infection

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection in any part of your urinary system, which includes your kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra.

Posted September 2, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read

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Polycystic Kidney Disease

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) causes cysts (fluid-filled growths) to develop in the kidneys. PKD is a genetic disorder, meaning you have to have a mutated (changed) gene to get the disorder.

Posted September 2, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read

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Uremia

Uremia is a dangerous condition that occurs when waste products associated with decreased kidney function build up in your blood. Uremia means urine in the blood and refers to the effects of the waste product accumulation. It affects the entire body.

Posted September 2, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read

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Diabetes Insipidus

Diabetes insipidus is a rare but treatable condition in which your body produces too much urine and isn’t able to properly retain water. Diabetes insipidus can be chronic (life-long) or temporary and mild or severe depending on the cause.