Urinary Health: Prevention

Page: 1 | 2 | Next
  • Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults - Prevention

    06/15/07, Healthwise

    You can take steps to prevent new or relapsing urinary tract infections (UTIs).

    98
  • Methenamine

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Your healthcare provider may recommend drinking additional water and/or certain fruit juices (e.g., cranberry, plum, prune) and increased protein in the diet while taking methenamine to ensure adequate hydration and acidity of the urine. It may also

    85
  • Acute Renal Failure - Prevention

    06/14/07, Healthwise

    Most cases of acute renal failure occur in people who are already hospitalized for another serious injury or illness. Doctors may be able to prevent kidney failure by identifying patients who are at high risk and avoiding medicat

    90
  • Nephrotic Syndrome - Prevention

    06/13/07, Healthwise

    Avoiding situations or controlling the other diseases that can contribute to kidney disease can sometimes prevent nephrotic syndrome. The earlier a person changes factors that damage the kidneys, the better. You can help prevent kidney d

    60
  • Chronic Kidney Disease - Prevention

    11/13/07, Healthwise

    Chronic kidney disease may sometimes be prevented by controlling the other diseases or factors that can contribute to kidney disease. Because chronic kidney disease is often caused by high blood pressure and diabetes, keeping your blood p

    100
  • Urinary Tract Infections in Children - Prevention

    04/30/07, Healthwise

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are difficult to prevent in children who seem to get them easily. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics to prevent repeat infection while waiting for test results after your child's first UTI. If test result

    50
  • Behavioral methods for urinary incontinence

    09/17/08, Healthwise

    Three types of behavioral methods are used to treat urinary incontinence: bladder training (for urge incontinence), timed voiding, and prompted voiding (for functional incontinence).

    0
  • Urinary Incontinence in Women - Prevention

    09/17/08, Healthwise

    You may reduce your chances of developing urinary incontinence by:

    60
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - Prevention

    03/24/08, Healthwise

    The urination problems caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) cannot be prevented. Some people believe that regular ejaculations will help prevent prostate enlargement. But there is no scientific proof that ejaculation helps.

    70
  • Prostatitis - Prevention

    12/27/07, Healthwise

    You may be able to prevent prostatitis.

    80
Page: 1 | 2 | Next

Filter Articles By:

In the Spotlight

Overactive Bladder

Overactive bladder can make it hard to do the things you enjoy. The need to drop everything and race to the bathroom can disrupt your life.

Learn more »

Yahoo! Groups

Join the Conversation:

Join a Yahoo! Group and discuss topics with other members of the group.

All Urinary Health Groups »

Search on Yahoo! Health

Yahoo! Health Videos

My Health

help

Tip of the Day

Provided by: RealAgeNov 5, 2009

Piling your favorite sandwich fixings on the right kind of bread could mean healthier blood pressure. The right choice? One hundred percent whole-grain.

Read More »

View All Tips »

Tell us what you think about Yahoo! Health - Send us your feedback