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 sensation when passing urine,
frequent urge to urinate, cloudy urine and more.
Prostatitis: Prostatitis
is one of the most common urological conditions among men under age 50,
accounting for more than 2 million visits to the doctor per year. Prostatitis
is characterized by inflammation of the prostate, which can occur due to
bacterial infection, enlarged prostate tissue and other less common causes.
Symptoms of prostatitis include painful urination, urinary
frequency and urgency, pain in the genital region and rectum, low-grade fever,
and pain in the lower back or between the genitals and anus. Prostatitis
responds well to antibiotics when caused by a bacterial infection. If caused by
an enlarged prostate or another cause, treatment may require additional
therapies such as anti-inflammatory medications or other treatments.
Chronic Kidney
Disease:- Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic renal failure, is a
progressive loss of kidney function. The kidneys filter waste products from the
blood and excrete them, along with water, as urine. The disease can be caused
by diabetes, high blood pressure and other disorders. Over time, the kidneys
become less able to remove wastes and concentrate urine. Signs and symptoms include
swelling in the feet and ankles, fatigue, weakness and nausea. As the disease
progresses, symptoms may include loss of appetite and shortness of breath.
Causes of Urological diseases
The urinary tract is the body’s drainage system for removing
waste and extra water. It includes two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a
urethra. The kidneys are bean-shaped organs that produce urine by filtering
waste and fluid from the blood. Urine travels from each kidney through a tube
called a ureter to the bladder. The bladder stores urine until it leaves the
body through the urethra.
The kidneys and other parts of the urinary tract can be
damaged by many conditions and diseases:
- Diseases of the circulatory system (heart disease)
- Infections
- Tumors and cancers
- Trauma or injury to the back
Conclusion
We hope these articles on urological diseases and conditions have been helpful. However, if you are concerned about your general or specific symptoms, please seek the advice of a health care professional.

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