For patients with interstitial cystitis (IC), longer cystoscopic hydrodistention (HD) times may result in improved efficacy and longer symptom relief, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in ...

The human body hosts a diverse array of microorganisms that maintain a delicate balance crucial for overall health. This microbial harmony can be disrupted by factors like infections, aging, and ...

A new study suggests that academics may have uncovered a previously unrecognised symptom for urological cancers in middle-aged adults: cystitis. These cancers affect organs such as the bladder and ...

Q: I have a 5-year-old calico cat of mixed origin that has been exceedingly healthy all of her life until the past six months. During this period she’s had three bouts of urinary cystitis where she ...

A chronic urinary tract infection is a repeated or prolonged bacterial infection of the bladder or urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. While urinary tract infections ...

Drinking an additional 1.5 liters of water daily can reduce recurring bladder infections in premenopausal women by nearly half, a yearlong study of otherwise healthy women with a history of repeated ...

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD Male urinary tract infections usually affect adults over 50. Common UTI symptoms in men include frequent, painful urination and discomfort around the bladder ...

Childhood gastrointestinal (GI) disorders may be predictive for interstitial cystitis (IC), according to a study published online June 25 in Neurourology & Urodynamics. For adults with neurogenic ...