Found 29 conditions related to urinary

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Mild

An infection that can involve any part of the urinary system, most commonly the bladder and urethra.

Common symptoms:
  • Burning during urination
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Cloudy or foul-smelling urine
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Cystitis

Mild

Inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by bacterial infection.

Common symptoms:
  • Pelvic pain
  • Urgent need to urinate
  • Blood in urine
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Pyelonephritis

Moderate

Acute bacterial infection of the kidney tissue and renal pelvis.

Common symptoms:
  • Flank pain
  • High fever
  • Nausea or vomiting
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Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis)

Moderate

Hard mineral deposits that form inside the kidneys and may travel through the urinary tract.

Common symptoms:
  • Severe flank pain
  • Hematuria
  • Nausea
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Variable

Noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that compresses the urethra.

Common symptoms:
  • Weak urine stream
  • Frequent nighttime urination
  • Incomplete bladder emptying
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Prostatitis

Variable

Inflammation of the prostate gland, which can be bacterial or non‑bacterial.

Common symptoms:
  • Perineal pain
  • Difficulty starting urination
  • Fever (if bacterial)
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Prostate Cancer

Severe

Malignant growth of cells within the prostate gland.

Common symptoms:
  • Weak urine flow
  • Blood in urine or semen
  • Pelvic discomfort
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Bladder Cancer

Severe

Cancer that begins in the cells lining the bladder.

Common symptoms:
  • Hematuria
  • Frequent urination
  • Pelvic pain
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Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome)

Variable

Chronic condition causing bladder pressure, pain, and urinary urgency without infection.

Common symptoms:
  • Pelvic pain
  • Urgent need to urinate
  • Painful intercourse
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Overactive Bladder

Mild

A syndrome characterized by sudden urges to urinate that may lead to incontinence.

Common symptoms:
  • Urgent urination
  • Frequent urination
  • Nocturia
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Stress Urinary Incontinence

Mild

Leakage of urine during activities that increase abdominal pressure, such as coughing or lifting.

Common symptoms:
  • Leakage when coughing
  • Leakage when sneezing
  • Leakage during exercise
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Urge Urinary Incontinence

Mild

Involuntary loss of urine accompanied by a sudden, intense urge to void.

Common symptoms:
  • Sudden urge to urinate
  • Involuntary leakage
  • Frequent bathroom trips
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Severe

Gradual loss of kidney function over months or years.

Common symptoms:
  • Fatigue
  • Swelling in ankles
  • Changes in urine output
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Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Severe

Sudden decline in kidney function, often reversible with prompt treatment.

Common symptoms:
  • Decreased urine output
  • Fluid retention
  • Confusion
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Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Variable

Genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys.

Common symptoms:
  • Flank pain
  • High blood pressure
  • Blood in urine
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Glomerulonephritis

Moderate

Inflammation of the glomeruli, the filtering units of the kidney.

Common symptoms:
  • Hematuria
  • Proteinuria
  • Swelling
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Nephrotic Syndrome

Severe

Kidney disorder causing massive protein loss in urine, leading to swelling and other complications.

Common symptoms:
  • Severe edema
  • Foamy urine
  • High cholesterol
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Renal Cell Carcinoma

Severe

The most common type of kidney cancer, arising from the renal tubules.

Common symptoms:
  • Flank mass
  • Hematuria
  • Weight loss
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Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)

Variable

Backward flow of urine from the bladder into the ureters and kidneys.

Common symptoms:
  • Recurrent UTIs
  • Fever
  • Abdominal pain
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Urethral Stricture

Moderate

Narrowing of the urethra due to scar tissue, obstructing urine flow.

Common symptoms:
  • Weak urine stream
  • Straining to urinate
  • Urinary retention
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Urinary Retention

Moderate

Inability to completely empty the bladder, which can be acute or chronic.

Common symptoms:
  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Difficulty starting urination
  • Feeling of incomplete emptying
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Bladder Diverticulum

Mild

Outpouching of the bladder wall that can trap urine and cause infections.

Common symptoms:
  • Recurrent UTIs
  • Urinary frequency
  • Pelvic discomfort
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Renal Artery Stenosis

Severe

Narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the kidneys, leading to hypertension.

Common symptoms:
  • High blood pressure resistant to meds
  • Kidney dysfunction
  • Flash pulmonary edema
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Gross Hematuria

Variable

Visible blood in the urine, often a sign of underlying urinary tract pathology.

Common symptoms:
  • Red or pink urine
  • Clots in urine
  • Flank pain (if kidney source)
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Urinary Tract Fistula

Severe

Abnormal connection between the urinary tract and another organ (e.g., bowel, skin).

Common symptoms:
  • Unusual discharge
  • Recurrent infections
  • Foul odor
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Urinary Tract Trauma

Severe

Physical injury to the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra caused by blunt or penetrating forces.

Common symptoms:
  • Hematuria
  • Severe abdominal or flank pain
  • Difficulty urinating
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Urothelial Carcinoma of the Renal Pelvis

Severe

Cancer arising from the lining of the renal pelvis and ureter.

Common symptoms:
  • Hematuria
  • Flank pain
  • Weight loss
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Nephrocalcinosis

Variable

Deposition of calcium salts in the renal parenchyma, often secondary to metabolic disorders.

Common symptoms:
  • Kidney stones
  • Flank pain
  • Reduced kidney function
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Lupus Nephritis

Severe

Inflammation of the kidneys caused by systemic lupus erythematosus.

Common symptoms:
  • Proteinuria
  • Hematuria
  • Swelling
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When to Seek Medical Help

For urinary conditions, consult a healthcare provider if you experience:

  • Persistent or worsening symptoms
  • Sudden onset of severe symptoms
  • Symptoms that interfere with daily activities
  • Signs of infection (fever, swelling, redness)
  • Unexplained changes or new symptoms
Call 911 for severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, or any life-threatening symptoms.

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