Excretion can be defined as the removal of toxic waste products of metabolism from the body. These wastes can be either solid, liquid or in the gaseous state. The liquid wastes are ammonia and urea, ...

Lupus affects different people in different ways. Many people with lupus have problems with their kidneys. How does lupus affect the kidneys? Your kidneys filter waste and extra water out of your ...

Dealing with a urinary tract infection (UTI) can be uncomfortable, but what you drink plays a crucial role in your recovery.

Lupus can make you more vulnerable to infection, including UTIs. This susceptibility is associated with changes in your immune system’s response. Lupus, an autoimmune condition, weakens your immune ...

Obstructive uropathy is a blockage that prevents urine from flowing naturally through the urinary system. The blockage may cause significant pain, nausea, and difficulty urinating. Several factors can ...

VOL: 102, ISSUE: 40, PAGE NO: 26Marion Richardson, BD, RN, DipN, CertEd, RNT, is senior lecturer, University of HertfordshireThe urinary system consists of the ...

Urosepsis happens when the bacteria that causes a UTI spreads to your bloodstream. Urosepsis requires treatment as soon as possible and can progress to a very serious condition called septic shock.

A CT urogram is a test that uses a CT scan and a special dye or contrast medium. It allows doctors to diagnose problems such as kidney and bladder stones, certain cancers, and structural ...

Cranberries contain compounds that likely prevent bacteria from sticking to the uterine wall, but more research is needed on the subject, explains Dr Sood.