The Urinary System

Learn more about your urinary system - a marvel of complexity.

The Urinary System: Quick facts

  • Your kidneys balance body water levels and remove impurities, producing urine
  • Urine flows from the kidneys to the bladder, where it is stored until excreted
  • In a fully functioning urinary system, the brain and bladder communicate to coordinate when and how often you pee 
  • A functioning urinary system is critical to our overall good health

 

The Most Common Forms of Urinary Complications

Not all urinary issues are the same, and some, like incontinence and urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more common than you may think. But there are many treatment options available.

  • Urinary Incontinence

    With urinary incontinence, you experience involuntary leakage of urine due to loss of bladder control. People often avoid seeking help since they find it embarrassing - which means the condition is sometimes left untreated.

  • Urinary Retention

    If you are experiencing difficulty emptying your bladder generally or are unable to completely empty your bladder, this is referred to as urinary retention.

  • Urinary Tract Infections

    Urinary tract infections (UTI’s) occur when bacteria have a chance to grow in the urethra and bladder. Like any other kind of infection, the longer it goes untreated, the more serious the complications can be.

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