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Arabic Interstitial Cystitis

دليل المرضى لالتهاب المثانة الخلالي

يوفر معلومات حول متلازمة آلام المثانة/التهاب المثانة الخلالي بالإضافة إلى نظرة عامة على الجهاز البولي.… more

Arabic Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

دليل المرضى لسرطان المثانة غير المنتشر إلى العضلات

كيفية تشخيص سرطان المثانة غير المنتشر إلى العضلات وعلاجه وإدارته، بما في ذلك وجهة نظر المرضى.… more

Arabic Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

دليل المرضى لسرطان المثانة المنتشر إلى العضلات

كيفية تشخيص سرطان المثانة المنتشر إلى العضلات وعلاجه وإدارته، بما في ذلك وجهة نظر المرضى.… more

Bladder Cancer Patient Guide

Bladder Cancer Patient Guide

Guide with information about how to diagnose, treat and manage bladder cancer, including a patient perspective.… more

Urologic Cancer Cookbook

Living Healthy Cookbook with Information about Urologic Cancers

Part of managing cancer includes a healthy diet and lifestyle. This educational cookbook has recipes from celebrity chefs and is designed to help those affected by urologic cancers.… more

Urologic Cancer Cookbook

Living Healthy Cookbook with Information about Urologic Cancers

Part of managing cancer includes a healthy diet and lifestyle. This educational cookbook has recipes from celebrity chefs and is designed to help those affected by urologic cancers.… more

Kidney Cookbook

Living Healthy: Fight Kidney Stones with Food Cookbook

An educational recipe book designed to help prevent kidney stones with nutrition and diet.… more

Kidney Stones Patient Guide

Kidney Stones Patient Guide

A 24-page comprehensive patient guide.… more

Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome

Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS)

Download this patient guide to learn more information about IC/BPS and the urinary tract.… more

French Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Patient Guide

Guide patient sur la cystite interstitielle (syndrome de la vessie douloureuse)

La cystite interstitielle (CI), ou syndrome de la vessie douloureuse (SVD), est un problème de douleur vésicale chronique. Cela peut évoquer une infection de la vessie ou infection urinaire, mais ce n’en est pas une. Il s’agit d’une sensation d’inconfort et de pression dans la région de la vessie qui dure six semaines ou plus, sans infection ni autre cause évidente. (Patient Guide to Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome))… more

Interstitial Cystitis Punjabi

ਇµਟਰਸਟੀਸ਼ੀਅਲ ਸਿਸਟਾਈਟਸ ਮਰੀਜ਼ ਗਾਈਡ

ਆਈ.ਸੀ. / ਬੀ.ਪੀ.ਐਸ. ਬਾਰੇ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਨਾਲ ਯੂਰਿਨਰੀ ਟ੍ਰੈਕਟ ਦੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਗਈ ਹੈ। (Interstitial Cystitis Patient Guide)… more

Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Punjabi

ਨੌਨ-ਮਸਲ ਇਨਵੇਸਿਵ ਬਲੈਡਰ ਕੈਂਸਰ ਮਰੀਜ਼ ਗਾਈਡ

ਇੱਕ ਮਰੀਜ਼ ਨੂੰ ਧਿਆਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਰੱਖਦੇ ਹੋਏ, ਨੌਨ-ਮਸਲ ਇਨਵੇਸਿਵ ਬਲੈਡਰ ਕੈਂਸਰ ਦਾ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਨਿਦਾਨ, ਸਕਰੀਨ, ਇਲਾਜ਼, ਅਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਬµਧਨ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਵੇ। (Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Patient Guide)… more

Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Punjabi

ਮਸਲ ਇਨਵੇਸਿਵ ਬਲੈਡਰ ਕੈਂਸਰ ਮਰੀਜ਼ ਗਾਈਡ

ਇੱਕ ਮਰੀਜ਼ ਨੂੰ ਧਿਆਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਰੱਖਦੇ ਹੋਏ, ਮਸਲ ਇਨਵੇਸਿਵ ਬਲੈਡਰ ਕੈਂਸਰ ਦਾ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਨਿਦਾਨ, ਸਕਰੀਨ, ਇਲਾਜ਼, ਅਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਬµਧਨ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਵੇ। (Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Patient Guide)… more

Kidney Stones Punjabi

ਕਿਡਨੀ ਸਟੋਨਜ਼ ਮਰੀਜ਼ ਗਾਈਡ

ਕਿਡਨੀ ਦੇ ਸਟੋਨ ਦੇ ਲੱਛਣਾਂ, ਕਾਰਨਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਇਲਾਜ਼ ਬਾਰੇ ਮਰੀਜ਼ਾਂ ਲਈ ਇੱਕ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਭਰਪੂਰ ਮਰੀਜ਼ ਗਾਈਡ। (Kidney Stones Patient Guide)… more

Urdu Stress Urinary Incontinence Patient Guide

ضعف ضبط - تناؤ کے سبب پیشاب کے ضعف ضبط پر مریضوں کے لئے رہنما کتابچہ

پیشاب کا ضعف ضبط مثانے پر ضبط اختیار کرنے کا ایک مسئلہ ہے، جس کی وجہ سے پیشاب خارج ہو جاتا ہے۔ متحدہ امریکہ میں لاکھوں افراد اس مسئلے کے ساتھ رہتے ہیں۔ یہ مردوں، خواتین اور بچوں کو اپنی پسند کے کام کرنے سے روکتا ہے۔ آپ باتھ روم سے دور ہونے کا ڈر کے بارے میں ہی سوچتے (Stress Urinary Incontinence Patient Guide)… more

Urdu Incontinence

ضعف ضبط پر مریضوں کے لیےرہنما کتابچہ

امریکہ میں لاکھوں افراد ضعف ضبط اور مثانے کے کنٹرول کی علامات کےساتھ زندگی بسر کرتے ہیں۔ یہ مردوں، خواتین اور بچوں کو وہ زندگی گزارنےسے روک سکتا ہے جس کی وہ خواہش رکھتے ہیں۔ باتھ روم سے دور ہونےکا خوف روزمرہ کی زندگی کے انتخابات کو محدود کر سکتا ہے۔ (Incontinence Patient Guide)… more

UrologyHealth extra – Bladder Cancer Special Issue- For Order

UrologyHealth extra® – Bladder Cancer Special Issue

Order this special issue focusing on bladder cancer to be shipped free in the United States and includes information for patients and caregivers on the basics such as the stages of this cancer, symptoms, treatments, risk factors and how to learn more.… more

UrologyHealth extra® – Bladder Cancer Special Issue

UrologyHealth extra® – Bladder Cancer Special Issue

Download this special issue focusing on bladder cancer that includes information for patients and caregivers on the basics such as the stages of this cancer, symptoms, treatments, risk factors and how to learn more.… more

Constipation and Urine Control - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Constipation and Urine Control - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

This fact sheet outlines what to know about constipation and urine control. Constipation happens when you go too long without having a bowel movement & this can cause issues with urine control. … more

Constipation and Urine Control: What You Should Know

Constipation and Urine Control: What You Should Know

Order this fact sheet that outlines what to know about constipation and urine control. Constipation happens when you go too long without having a bowel movement & this can cause issues with urine control. … more

Calcium and Kidney Stones - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Calcium and Kidney Stones - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

There are two types of calcium stones: calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate. This fact sheet outlines what you should know about calcium and kidney stones.… more

Kidney Cysts - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Kidney Cysts - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

As a person ages, sacs filled with fluid, called cysts, can form in the kidneys. This fact sheet outlines what you should know about kidney cysts.… more

Topical Estrogen – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Topical Estrogen – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Women who have gone through menopause often have vaginal dryness. This problem is also common in those who have had both of their ovaries surgically removed. In some cases, vaginal dryness can lead to pain with sex, burning vaginal discomfort or itching, recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) or abnormal vaginal discharge. Topical estrogen is a prescription treatment that can help lower or ease these symptoms.… more

Bladder Cancer: What You Should Know

Bladder Cancer: What You Should Know

Learn more about the basics of bladder cancer including types, causes, symptoms, testing and treatment options. … more

Bladder Cancer Prevention

Bladder Cancer Prevention

Download this fact sheet.… more

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer – Talking to Your Doctor

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer – Talking to Your Doctor

Learn more about genetic testing for bladder cancer and how to prepare as a way to feel more ready to talk with your doctor.… more

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer - What You Should Know

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer - What You Should Know

A description about genetic testing for bladder cancer and how genetic test results may help patients make informed choices.… more

Ureteral Stents What You Should Know

Ureteral Stents What You Should Know

A ureteral stent is a plastic, flexible tube that helps the kidney drain urine after kidney stone surgery. Learn about how they feel, how they are removed and when to call a doctor if you feel concerned. … more

Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) Fact Sheet

Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) Fact Sheet

Download this fact sheet to read a concise review of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome.… more

Urinary Tract Infections What You Should Know

Urinary Tract Infections What You Should Know

A description of urinary tract infections to include tips on how to prevent UTIs.… more

Hematuria

Hematuria

Download this fact sheet… more

Kidney Basics

Kidney Basics

The basics about kidney function, kidney stones and kidney cancer with notes section to help patients and health care teams.… more

Arabic Urinary Tract Infection Prevention

صحيفة معلومات عدوى المسالك البولية - الوقاية

وصفٌ لعدوى المسالك البولية يشمل نصائح حول كيفية الوقاية منها.… more

OEstrogènes topiques: Ce qu’il faut savoir

OEstrogènes topiques: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Les femmes ménopausées présentent souvent une sécheresse vaginale. Ce problème est également fréquent chez celles qui ont subi une ablation chirurgicale des deux ovaires. Dans certains cas, la sécheresse vaginale peut entraîner des douleurs lors des rapports sexuels, une sensation de brûlure ou des démangeaisons vaginales, des infections urinaires (IU) récurrentes ou des pertes vaginales anormales. (Topical Estrogen – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Détente des muscles du plancher pelvien: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Détente des muscles du plancher pelvien: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Un plancher pelvien musclé peut aider à prévenir les fuites et à calmer l’envie d’uriner. Parfois, ces muscles peuvent être trop tendus, ce qui peut entraîner des fuites urinaires, des difficultés à vider la vessie et des douleurs pendant les rapports sexuels. (Pelvic Floor Muscle Relaxing – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Renforcement des muscles du plancher pelvien: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Renforcement des muscles du plancher pelvien: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Des millions de personnes souffrent d’incontinence urinaire (fuites d’urine). Elles ont souvent l’impression que leur vie est soumise au bon vouloir de leur vessie. Mais ce n’est pas une fatalité. Vous pouvez agir dès maintenant pour mieux contrôler votre vessie. (Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Calcium et calculs rénaux: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Calcium et calculs rénaux: Ce qu’il faut savoir

L’urine contient de nombreux minéraux et sels dissous. Lorsque l’urine contient des niveaux élevés de minéraux et de sels, des cristaux solides appelés calculs peuvent se former. Ces calculs peuvent être « silencieux » (asymptomatiques) ou très douloureux. (Calcium and Kidney Stones – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

UTI Prevention Punjabi

ਯੂਰਿਨਰੀ ਟ੍ਰੈਕਟ ਇਨਫੈਕਸ਼ਨ- ਬਚਾਅ ਲਈ ਫੈਕਟ ਸ਼ੀਟ

ਯੂ.ਟੀ.ਆਈ. ਨੂੰ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਰੋਕਿਆ ਜਾਵੇ, ਇਸ ਦੇ ਸੁਝਾਅ ਨੂੰ ਯੂਰਿਨਰੀ ਟ੍ਰੈਕਟ ਇਨਫੈਕਸ਼ਨ ਦੇ ਵੇਰਵੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। (UTI Prevention Fact Sheet)… more

Urdu UTI Prevention

پیشاب کی نالی کے انفیکشن - روک تھام کا حقائق نامہ

پیشاب کی نالی کے انفیکشن کی تفصیل میں تجاویز شامل ہیں کہ UTIs سے کیسے بچیں۔… more

Bladder Basics

Bladder Basics

The basics about bladder function and bladder cancer with notes section to help patients and health care teams. … more

Bladder Cancer: Get the Facts

Bladder Cancer: Get the Facts

Did you know bladder cancer is the 10th most common cancer in the world? This patient education video from the Urology Care Foundation will tell you all of the facts you need about bladder cancer. … more

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer

You may have heard that genetics can play a role in a person developing cancer. As a result, genetic testing has emerged as a new way to identify a person’s risk for bladder cancer.… more

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series Bladder Preservation

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series: Bladder Preservation

If you are a patient with muscle invasive bladder cancer, it is important to know your treatment choices. As part of your treatment, you may need to have some of your bladder removed. If this is the case, you should know your options for bladder preservation therapy.… more

Bladder Cancer Treatment Intravesical Therapy

Bladder Cancer Treatment: Intravesical Therapy

If you are a patient with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, it is important to know your choices for treatment. Based on your diagnosis, your urologist may suggest intravesical therapy.… more

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series Bladder Removal Surgery

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series: Bladder Removal Surgery

Being told you have muscle-invasive bladder cancer can be very scary. However, your doctor and medical team are there to help. Your treatment choices will depend on how much your cancer has grown, and can involve bladder removal with chemotherapy or without chemotherapy.… more

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series Urinary Diversion

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series: Urinary Diversion

If you are a patient with bladder cancer, it is important to know your choices for treatment.… more

Ureteral Stents What You Need to Know

Ureteral Stents: What You Need to Know

If you have a kidney stone, treatment options vary. If you and your doctor choose surgery as treatment for your stone, a ureteral stent may be used.… more