"A urine test is easy to order—but that doesn’t mean it’s always the right thing to do," writes Dr. Nick Schneeman.

If you feel like you’re peeing flames, you might be dealing with a urinary tract infection (UTI), That’s a pain in the butt ...

Untreated kidney infections can be very painful and cause severe complications. Alternatively, people with other health conditions may be more likely to develop both delirium or UTIs because of ...

A 10-year-old girl dies after severe flu complications cause brain inflammation, highlighting the risks of flu-related brain ...

If untreated, a UTI or bladder infection can turn into a kidney infection. Kidney infections may lead to serious complications like sepsis, kidney failure, or, in rare cases, kidney scarring.

During pregnancy, the physiological changes can lead to various urological complications. While most of these conditions are manageable, awareness and early diagnosis are crucial in preventing ...

Panelists discuss how social determinants of health significantly influence uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) prevalence and outcomes, with patients with lower income, those from rural areas ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common burden in patients with diabetes mellitus. Cystitis, ascending infections leading to pyelonephritis, emphysematous complications and renal and ...

A study investigated the incidence of postoperative urinary tract infections (UTIs) in patients undergoing spinal fusion for ...

Doctors usually recommend avoiding sex until a UTI has cleared up completely. This is because having sex may irritate the urinary tract and can push bacteria into the urethra, worsening the infection.