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Practical articles for understanding and caring for your urinary health.
It is a urinary diversion catheter consisting of a small-caliber, multi-perforated, flexible tube curved on both sides. This catheter connects the kidney to the bladder to help facilitate urine flow.
Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder. It causes pain when urinating, fever, frequent urination, foul-smelling urine, and sometimes blood in the urine.
We say a person has recurrent cystitis when there are 2 symptomatic infections in less than 6 months or more than 3 in 12 months.
70% of the body is made up of water, which is why it is vital and indispensable for human beings. Water helps eliminate toxins and transport vitamins and minerals.
A stoma is an artificial opening created in the body to allow the passage of urine or feces…
Depending on the size, location, and cause of a kidney stone, your doctor may recommend waiting 4 to 6 weeks for you to pass the kidney stone on your own. After this time, if you haven't passed it, your doctor may recommend an intervention. In most cases, the stone is passed within 15 days.
15% of the Spanish population suffers from renal colic caused by kidney stones. The age range between 30 and 50 is the most susceptible.
Depending on the size, type, location, and cause of a kidney stone, your doctor may recommend waiting for it to pass naturally to avoid surgery. This process can take 4 to 6 weeks.
If you have had kidney stones, there is an 80% chance of recurrence within the next 10 years. To prevent this, it is highly recommended to follow a personalized diet, as this will vary depending on the type of stone you have had, among other factors.
