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  • Putting an End to UTIs

    Article
    01/01/03, PDR.net

    If you are among the many women who have had an infection of the urinary tract, you know what a painful nuisance it can be. The usual mild urge to urinate becomes a pressing matter as the nerves that tell you it's time to go to the bathroom send the

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  • Treating UTIs: Many Good Choices

    Article
    01/01/03, PDR.net

    The drugs available to treat UTIs today are extremely effective. However, because not all medications work equally well against all bacteria or for all women, you and your doctor may have to experiment, especially if you have recurring infections.

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  • Bringing Urinary Disorders under Control

    Article
    01/01/03, PDR.net

    When functioning properly, the urinary tract is a marvel of efficiency. Throughout every 24-hour period, it thoroughly cleanses approximately 200 quarts of fluid, returning most of it to the circulatory system and eliminating the remaining two quarts

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  • Should I use extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for my kidney stones?

    Article
    05/30/07, Healthwise

    Kidney stones (renal calculi or nephrolithiasis) are pieces of minerals that form in the kidneys. They form when the normal balance of water, salts, minerals, and other substances found in your urine changes. How this balance changes dete

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  • Should I stop kidney dialysis?

    Article
    07/14/08, Healthwise

    Dialysis is a mechanical process that performs part of the work that healthy kidneys normally do. When you are diagnosed with kidney failure, you and your doctor will discuss which type of dialysis is best for you. Two types of dialysis

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  • Absorbent products for urinary incontinence

    Article
    09/17/08, Healthwise

    Absorbent products are items that absorb urine, such as adult diapers, plastic-coated underwear, pads, or panty liners that attach to underwear. Most commercially available items are disposable (such as Depend or Poise), although some abs

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  • Urinary Incontinence in Women - Health Tools

    Article
    09/17/08, Healthwise

    Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.

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  • Diet for Kidney Disease

    Article
    11/13/07, Healthwise

    When you have kidney disease, your kidneys are no longer able to filter waste products and fluids from your blood. You can help control a buildup of these substances by avoiding foods that tend to make the problem worse.

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  • Urinary Incontinence

    Article
    01/01/03, PDR.net

    Though not a natural consequence of the aging process, urinary incontinence is nevertheless a widespread problem among the elderly. It can be caused by age-related changes in the lower urinary tract or by certain illnesses. The good news is that most

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  • Urinary Incontinence in Women - What Happens

    Article
    09/17/08, Healthwise

    Urinary incontinence that often appears suddenly and usually clears up when the underlying cause is treated is called temporary incontinence. For example, incontinence resulting from a urinary tract infection will disappear when the infection

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