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The kidneys clean the blood and remove waste through urine, which is stored and passed by the bladder. Genetic disorders, lifestyle, diet and infections can affect the kidneys and bladder.
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Your bladder is a hollow organ that stores urine from the kidneys...
Exercise, a balanced diet and not smoking will help to keep your kidneys working well...
Well-functioning kidneys are essential to a healthy life...
Most waste products are removed from the body by the urinary system...
Kidney failure means the kidneys can no longer remove waste and maintain the level of fluid and salts that the body needs...
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), formerly known as Wegener granulomatosis is a rare condition that targets the arteries, veins and capillaries of the kidneys and the respiratory system...
This health assessment questionnaire will identify which zones of your lifestyle are contributing to your personal health risk and provide actions you can take to make positive change...
Most kidney cancers are found when the doctor is checking for something else...
You can lose up to 90 per cent of kidney function before you even feel sick...
Early detection of kidney disease and good management can increase the life of your kidneys...
A cyst on your kidney does not automatically mean that you have cystic kidney disease...
Medullary cystic kidney disease causes the growth of abnormal cysts in the kidneys...
Medullary sponge kidney is a condition where cysts develop in the urine-collecting ducts and tubules of one or both kidneys...
Nephrotic syndrome is where the kidneys remove too much protein from the blood...
Polycystic kidney disease is a common cause of kidney failure in Australia and equally affects men and women of different ethnic backgrounds...
For most types of kidney stones, the best ways to prevent stone growth or recurrence are to drink enough fluids, avoid urinary infections and treat with medications...
Kidney reflux means that one or both valves in the ureters are not working properly, which can cause urinary infections...
Bladder cancer affects twice as many men as women...
Bladder prolapse is when the bladder bulges into the vagina...
Many men experience urinary changes as they age, which may be caused by inflammation or enlargement of the prostate gland...
Severe paruresis (fear of urinating in public) can affect a person's life in a similar way to agoraphobia...
Common birth defects of the urinary system include hypospadias, obstructive defects of the renal pelvis and renal agenesis...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can target the urethra, bladder or kidneys...
Kidneys are often donated after death but more people are choosing to donate one of their kidneys while still alive (living kidney donation)...
People with kidney failure need dialysis or a transplant to stay alive...
Although dialysis or transplant surgery after kidney failure can be challenging, many people go on to live active and productive lives...
Bedwetting is a problem for many children and punishing them for it will only add to their distress...
Incontinence may occur in people with dementia for many reasons...
Many things can be done to manage, treat and sometimes cure incontinence and continence problems...
Incontinence can be prevented in most cases...
A person's incontinence can be a challenging problem for their carer, but help is available from a range of sources, so don't think you must cope alone...
Pelvic floor exercises are designed to improve muscle tone and prevent the need for corrective surgery...
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