Common Urological Diseases and Their Underlying Causes

The urinary tract is one of the most vital organs in the human body. It is responsible for filtering out toxins from the blood, regulating levels of electrolytes and other chemicals in your body and excreting urine. Urinary disorders can be debilitating and may result in a variety of symptoms, including pain in the abdomen, frequent urination, painful urination, blood in urine, burning sensation during urination and more. Here are some of the most common urological diseases and their underlying causes: Kidney Stones : Kidney stones are hard mineral structures that form due to certain substances crystallizing and clumping together within the kidneys. They are often small, but they can also grow to become quite large (in some cases as large as golf balls). UTIs : Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections that affect any part of the urinary system (kidneys, bladder or urethra). They cause a wide range of uncomfortable symptoms including lower abdominal pain, burning se...