10 Ways to Manage Interstitial Cystitis Naturally
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
It can be hard to deal with interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as painful bladder syndrome (PBS), but there are...
Read moreWhat Is Interstitial Cystitis and How Is It Diagnosed?
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
Interstitial cystitis (IC), or painful bladder syndrome (PBS), is a chronic bladder condition (long-term bladder pain) characterized by inflammation. It...
Read more10 Natural Ways to Avoid Bladder Infections
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health issue, and bladder infections are one of them. They occur when bacteria...
Read more10 Home Remedies to Control Frequent Urination
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
Frequent urination is considered a symptom of an underlying disease and not a disorder in itself. So, its treatment depends...
Read moreWhat Are the Causes of Frequent Urination and How to Stop It
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
Frequent urges to urinate can cause discomfort and inconvenience. Medically referred to as polyuria, this condition is characterized by the...
Read moreDoes Glutathione Cause Kidney Damage?
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
You may have heard of glutathione as a skin-lightening compound. But glutathione plays more than a cosmetic role in the...
Read moreHow to Prevent Kidney Stones: Diet and Lifestyle Tips
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
Kidney stones are crystals formed inside the kidney. Kidney stone disease is known as nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis. (1) Short-term complications...
Read moreLow Urine Output: 10 Ways to Increase It
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
The kidneys filter out excess water, sodium, toxins, and other waste products from the blood, which are then excreted from...
Read moreHow to Manage Urinary Incontinence at Home
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
Urinary incontinence is characterized by an involuntary leakage of urine or uncontrolled urination. It basically means that you may urinate...
Read moreHigh Uric Acid Levels: Causes, Signs, and Ways to Manage It
By Andrea Walker, FNP-BC, RN
Uric acid is formed when the body breaks down purines- crystalline compounds that are found in certain foods. This naturally...
Read more8 Natural Remedies to Manage Kidney Stones
By Mark Travis, MD
In addition to conventional medications, a majority of cases of kidney stones can be treated with the help of natural...
Read moreKidney Stones: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Mark Travis, MD
Kidney stones are a very common health problem. They form from the chemicals in urine, such as uric acid, phosphorous,...
Read more9 Home Remedies to Help Fight a Kidney Infection
By Kalyani Perumal, MD
The urinary tract is made up of a pair of kidneys, which make urine by filtering the waste products from...
Read moreKidney Infection: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Kalyani Perumal, MD
When a urinary infection is restricted to the bladder, the condition is referred to as cystitis. (1) This is a...
Read moreWhat Does Your Urine Color Indicate About Your Health
By Inderbir Padda, MD
Urination is your body’s way of getting rid of toxins and other waste materials. The color of your urine is...
Read moreSigns and Symptoms That May Indicate Kidney Disease
By Vrinda Mahajan, MD, MPH
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a state of irreversible kidney damage or a decline in kidney function. In clinical practice,...
Read moreWhat You Should Know About Dysuria (Painful Urination)
By Anup Vora, MD, MBA, CPE
Dysuria is characterized by a feeling of pain in the urethra or urethral meatus (opening) while urinating and is generally accompanied...
Read moreUrinary Tract Infection (UTI): Symptoms, Types, and Treatment
By Anup Vora, MD, MBA, CPE
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by the rapid growth of bacteria in different parts of the urinary system, namely,...
Read morePrerenal, Intrinsic Renal, and Postrenal Kidney Damage
By Leslie Thomas, MD, FASN
The kidneys play a vital role in clearing body wastes and maintaining body fluid levels. Therefore, it is essential to...
Read moreHematuria (Blood in Urine)
By Gregory Chesnut, MD, FACS
Hematuria refers to blood in the urine. At times, the diagnosis of hematuria is clear, such as when the urine...
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