After our body absorbs nutrients, it leaves behind waste products in the blood and bowel. Filtering blood and producing waste by-products like urine are the major functions of our urinary system. Maintaining our urological health means keeping its organs: the kidneys, ureters, urethra, and bladder in optimal condition.
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A urinalysis is used to test your urine. It helps to evaluate signs of body infections, certain diseases, or other issues through a person’s urine, and detect abnormalities helping diagnosis. The following are the different aspects that the urine test examines: Acidity (pH levels) Appearance Color Odor The presence of bacteria or other microorganisms The […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Mar 31, 2023
Lithotripsy is a procedure that uses a laser or shock waves to break down stones in the ureter or kidney. Development of stones in the ureter, kidney, and gallbladder is common. Doctors believe these stones form due to numerous reasons. The stones can block the flow of urine and cause damage to kidneys. To break down […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Mar 30, 2023
Cystinuria is a condition that is caused by the accumulation of cysteine, an amino acid that is produced in the kidneys, bladder, and ureters. It is a rare and inherited disease passed to the children when both the parents have the condition. Kidneys are important for the proper functioning of the body. It does the important […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Mar 30, 2023
Dysuria, commonly referred to as painful urination, is a condition that causes pain or discomfort while peeing. It is a common condition seen in both men and women. Its symptoms include pain in the bladder or urethra, frequent urination, smelly urine, fever, or presence of blood in the urine. The condition is mostly seen in […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Mar 30, 2023
Foamy urine, which occurs when you notice bubbles in your pee, can happen due to several reasons. At times, it’s normal and nothing to worry about. However, there are cases when the appearance of bubbles in urine means you need to get in touch with your doctor. https://hellodoctor.com.ph/urological-health/kidney-disease/bea-rose-santiago/ Reports say the appearance of a single layer of […]
Reviewed by Janie-Vi Villamor Ismael-Gorospe, MD • Apr 21, 2022
A kidney infection is a severe form of urinary tract infection (UTI). Bacteria as well as other harmful microbes make their way to the bladder, and if not treated at the right time, they can gradually spread to the kidneys. The urinary tract includes four main organs - bladder, ureters, kidneys, and urethra. The bladder […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Mar 27, 2023
Chyle in urine test or urine chyle test is a medical test that is recommended to diagnose chyluria. Chyluria is a condition that occurs when your urine turns milky white in color. The change in the urine color is because of the leakage of lymphatic fluid from the intestines into the kidneys. Chyle is an odorless […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Mar 27, 2023
When we treat our urinary tract infection with antibiotics, doctors often remind us to complete our treatment even if we already feel better after just a few days of taking the medicines. This ensures we can totally get rid of the bacteria. But what if our UTI symptoms persist after antibiotics? What does it mean, […]
Reviewed by Martha Juco, MD • Jul 25, 2022
The beauty queen opens up about how she manages her disorder and her hope for CKD treatment in the Philippines. Kai Magsanoc: Hi, everyone! Welcome to #CoffeeWithKai here on HelloDoctor.com.ph. My name is Kai Magsanoc, editor-in-chief of Hello Doctor here in the Philippines. With me today is someone who is really very special to me. I met […]
Reviewed by Martha Juco, MD • Jul 25, 2022
One of the most common causes for urinary changes and discomfort is a urinary tract infection, which may lead to more serious complications if left untreated. But by taking steps to avoid developing an infection, you’ll have less to worry about. Preemptive care need not be a complicated thing, however. Food that is readily available […]
Reviewed by Chris Icamen • Apr 19, 2022
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