Your urinary tract consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Urine is manufactured in the kidneys and drains down the ureters to the bladder, where it is stored temporarily. When you urinate, urine passes from the bladder through the urethra to the outside. Some people may develop a urethral stricture, or narrowing of the urethra. A urethral stricture is treated temporarily or permanently with a urethral stent. This surgical procedure may affect your ability to exercise.
As you age, kidney function can decrease, which affects not only your overall health, but also the foods and drinks you can consume. Always speak with your physician before making any dietary changes that could affect your over...
At times like that you’ll try anything to make them feel better. Given the enormous amount of false information on the Internet, this can be dangerous. Kidney reflux is not necessarily life-threatening, but it cannot be c...
Your liver, which has several different functions, is the largest organ in your body. It stores energy and vitamins, produces bile, processes old red blood cells and metabolizes alcohol. While the liver is typically good at reg...
When the skin develops a yellow tinge, you might wonder if nutritional deficiencies are to blame. Yellow skin is also known as jaundice, and it is a symptom of an underlying problem, not a specific health issue in itself. While...
Carrots are a fat-free and cholesterol-free food that is low in sodium and high in fiber. The vegetable is a source of antioxidant nutrients and is particularly rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, a nut...
Although giloy, the common name for Tinospora cordifolia, has been used for centuries in traditional Indian medicine, it is relatively new in the Western world. In ayurvedic medicine, giloy is believed to affect the body's repr...
It is a popular treatment for constipation, incontinence, weakness and fatigue. The berry has been used to improve health of the blood, kidneys and hair. It is thought by some to increase the health of hair in strength and quan...
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