Like the stomach, the human bladder is a sac-like organ that expands and contracts when emptying. Located in the pelvis, above and behind the pubic bone, the bladder’s main function is to collect and ...

Urinary retention is an inability to completely empty your bladder. There are two main types of urinary retention: Chronic bladder retention is an ongoing condition that develops over time. You may be ...

Sometimes bacteria can infect your urinary tract. When this occurs, it’s called a urinary tract infection (UTI). Like a bladder or urethra infection, a kidney infection is a type of UTI. While all ...

A burning feeling after peeing is not always due to an infection. Other possible causes include painful bladder syndrome, urethral stricture, prostatitis, and kidney disease. The cause of a urinary ...

A cystectomy is a surgery to remove your bladder. The bladder can stretch or relax to hold about 2 cups of urine (pee). Cystectomy often treats bladder cancer. But bladder removal surgery can help ...

Constipation may increase your risk of developing urinary tract infections (UTIs) by putting pressure on your bladder. This pressure may lead to urinary retention and bacterial growth. Share on ...

Women with bladder or kidney cancer may lose out on a prompt diagnosis if they are already being regularly treated for recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to new research presented at ...

UTIs cause burning, urgency, discomfort, and can worsen if untreated. UTIs rarely cause bloodstream infections but increase mortality risk. Diet, hydration, age, and diabetes affect UTI severity and ...