How Does Travel Impact Your Urinary System?
Travel gets us out of our routines. A trip to a new or far away place can surely be exciting, but it can also stress our bodies, including our urinary system.…more
Mother Shares Story of Caring for Child with Bladder Exstrophy
When Pamela Artigas chose to adopt her daughter from China in 2010, she knew the four-year-old had a rare condition called bladder exstrophy. The pediatric urologist she went to told her what health care was needed and what her daughter’s life would be like. Now, as President and Executive Vice President of the Association for the Bladder Exstrophy Community, Pamela helps other parents whose children have the same health issues as her daughter.…more
Living Healthy: Get Healthy This Summer!
When you take conscious, mindful steps to create healthy habits – you’ll feel good. Research continues to show that certain things (you know what they are!) help us feel healthy, more energized and ready to have fun. The same habits also keep the urologic system working well now and into the future.…more
Insights: Fighting Kidney Stones with Food
You may not know what type of stone you have. But, changing your diet and taking certain medications have been shown to be the best in stopping a stone from forming in the first place and keeping you from getting another one in the future.…more
Urology Mythbusters: Summer 2022
Myth topics in this issue include UTIs and bathing suits, traveling with a catheter and incontinence.…more
Did You Know: You Can be Active with an Ileal Conduit
When a person has their bladder removed, the surgeon will create a new way for urine to leave the body. One option is called an ileal conduit.…more
Ask the Experts: What Should I Know About Traveling with Kidney Stones?
If you have a history of kidney stones, especially if you have them often, talk to your doctor before you make a long trip. Half of all people who get a stone will get another one. Based on the type of stones you have had, your current health issues, age and nutrition needs, your doctor can give you tips to prevent stones.…more
Ask the Experts: What Happens if I Have a Kidney Injury on Vacation?
When blunt force from a car accident, sports injury or fall injures a kidney, the injury will certainly be painful. But it may not be harmful.…more
Ask the Experts: Can Intense Exercise Cause Hematuria?
If you see blood in your urine after an intense workout, you may have something called “exercise-induced hematuria.”…more