Definition Urethral stricture is an abnormal narrowing of the tube that carries urine out of…
Diseases
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Symptoms & Signs Blood in the semen Bloody or dark urine Decreased urine output Difficulty…
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Treatment The goals of therapy are to: Improve symptoms Prevent the spread of infection Eliminate…
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Symptoms & Signs Abdominal pain Back pain, possibly only on one side Blood in the…
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Treatment Antibiotics such as ampicillin or Bactrim are usually given to prevent further infections until…
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Definition A ureterocele is swelling in one of the tubes (ureters) that carry urine from the kidney…
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Definition A ureterocele is swelling in one of the tubes (ureters) that carry urine from the kidney…
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Definition Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction is a blockage in the area that connects the renal…
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Symptoms & Signs There may not be any symptoms. When symptoms occur, they may include:…
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Treatment Surgery to correct the blockage allows urine to flow normally. Open (invasive) surgery is…
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Definition Unstable angina is a condition in which your heart doesn’t get enough blood flow…
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Symptoms & Signs Symptoms include: Sudden chest pain that may also be felt in the…
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Treatment Your doctor may want you to check into the hospital to get some rest…
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Definition Unilateral hydronephrosis is swelling of one kidney due to a backup of urine. See…
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Symptoms & Signs Flank pain Abdominal mass Nausea and vomiting Urinary tract infection Fever Painful…
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Treatment Treatment and prognosis for unilateral hydronephrosis depend on what is causing the kidney swelling.…
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Definition Primary infertility describes couples who have never been able to become pregnant after at…
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Symptoms & Signs The physical symptom of infertility is the inability to become pregnant. Experiencing…
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Treatment Increase your chance of becoming pregnant each month by having sexual intercourse at least…
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Definition Undescended testicle occurs when one or both testicles fail to move into the scrotum…