Women are most likely to get urinary tract infections. Cystitis is caused by bacteria and can usually be treated effectively. A burning pain when passing urine is typical.
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Kidney stones form as small, solid deposits in the renal pelvis. They often occur in people aged between 40 and 60. Larger stones can cause pain.
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Bedwetting in children is more common than people realize and usually goes away on its own. As long as it lasts, there are several ways to improve the situation.
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Chronic kidney disease typically develops in older people. The condition often goes unnoticed because a decrease in renal function does not initially cause any symptoms.
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Kidney cancer is one of the less common types of cancer. Around 15,000 people get kidney cancer every year in Germany.
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Hantaviruses cause a flu-like illness with fever. It often also affects the kidneys. Rodents such as rats and mice and their droppings are carriers of the virus.
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In Germany, almost 31,000 people are newly diagnosed with bladder cancer every year. The treatment given and how the disease develops vary depending on how far the cancer has spread.
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With acute kidney injury, the kidneys either have limited function or lose function entirely. There are many possible reasons for this.
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Most infections with the EHEC bacteria come from contaminated food or traces of animal feces. EHEC can cause watery and bloody diarrhea and in some cases acute kidney failure.
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Overactive parathyroid glands can cause bone degradation, kidney stones and cognitive impairments. This hormone disorder can often be cured with surgery.
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Acidosis is a condition in which the body’s pH balance is disrupted. As a result, the pH value of the blood drops and becomes “acidic”. This acidity is usually due to an underlying illness.
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Women may experience weakening of the connective tissue in the pelvic floor for a variety of reasons. As a result, the uterus, urinary bladder, or rectum can sag.
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Rhabdomyolysis is a breakdown of muscle fibers that can be triggered by several causes. Severe cases need to be treated quickly.
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Diabetes insipidus causes excessive urination and increased thirst. It is caused by a hormone that is missing or ineffective.
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Prostate stones are common in men from middle-age onwards, but they are usually harmless. If they cause pain or problems when urinating, they can be treated.
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