Urology

Bladder cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in men. It starts in the cells that line the inside of the bladder and grows slowly.

Kidney stones are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract. They are small, hard masses that form in the kidneys when minerals and other materials in the urine crystallize.

Prostate cancer is very common in men, especially older men. It is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the prostate gland. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located just below the urinary bladder and in front of the rectum in males.

Overflow incontinence is the most common type of incontinence in men. It is caused by a blockage in the urethra that prevents urine from draining completely from the bladder. This can lead to a build-up of urine in the bladder, which causes leakage.

Stress incontinence is the most common type of incontinence in women. It is caused by a problem with the sphincter that controls when urine flows from the bladder. During stress incontinence, pressure on the abdomen, such as from laughing or exercising, causes a sudden increase in pressure in the bladder that leaks urine.

Urge incontinence is a sudden, strong urge to urinate that is difficult to control. It is the second most common type of incontinence in women. It is often caused by damage to the nerves or muscles around the bladder.