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Arabic VUR Patient Guide

دليل المرضى للارتجاع المثاني الحالبي

دليلٌ مفصل لمساعدة الآباء على فهم تشخيص الارتجاع المثاني الحالبي لدى أطفالهم وكيفية إدارته. (Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) Patient Guide)… more

Arabic Stress Urinary Incontinence

دليل مرضى سلس البول الإجهادي

كيفية تشخيص سلس البول الإجهادي وعلاجه وإدارته، بما في ذلك وجهة نظر المرضى. (Stress Urinary Incontinence Patient Guide)… 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

Arabic Kidney Stones

دليل المرضى لحصوات الكلى

دليلٌ شامل للمريض يشرح أعراض حصوات الكلى وأسبابها وعلاجها.… more

Arabic Incontinence

دليل مرضى سلس البول

يتم استكشاف طرق إدارة هذه الحالة لكلٍ من الرجال والنساء. (Incontinence Patient Guide)… more

Arabic Overactive Bladder

دليل مرضى فرط نشاط المثانة

يتضمن هذا الدليل متعدد الصفحات موارد حول فرط نشاط المثانة لمساعدة المرضى طوال رحلة حالة فرط نشاط المثانة التي يعانون منها. (Overactive Bladder Patient Guide)… more

Overactive Bladder

Overactive Bladder Patient Guide

Download this comprehensive OAB patient resource.… 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

Overactive Bladder Brochure

Overactive Bladder Brochure

Download this tri-fold brochure.… 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

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)

Download this patient resource on Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI).… more

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)

Order this patient resource on SUI.… more

Incontinence

Incontinence

Download this patient guide.… more

Incontinence

Incontinence

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Kidney Stones Patient Guide

Kidney Stones Patient Guide

A 24-page comprehensive patient guide.… more

Undescended Testicles

Undescended Testicles

Download this patient guide.… more

Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)

Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)

Download the Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) Patient Guide.… 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

Vietnamese NMIBC

Hướng dẫn dành cho bệnh nhân ung thư bàng quang không xâm lấn cơ (UTBQ KXLC)

Ung thư bàng quang thường xuất phát từ lớp niêm mạc lót trong lòng bàng quang. (Non-Muscle Invasive Patient Guide)… more

Vietnamese Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

HƯỚNG DẪN DÀNH CHO BỆNH NHÂN UNG THƯ BÀNG QUANG XÂM LẤN CƠ (UTBQ XLC)

Tài liệu hướng dẫn này sẽ nói cho bạn về UTBQ XLC và những gì bạn có thể làm để đối mặt với căn bệnh này. (Muscle Invasive Patient Guide)… more

Vietnamese Kidney Stones

Hướng dẫn dành cho bệnh nhân sỏi thận

Tài liệu này hướng dẫn cách chẩn đoán và điều trị sỏi, cũng như giải thích cách phòng ngừa bằng chế độ ăn uống vàthuốc. (Kidney Stones 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

Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) Obstruction - What Parents Should Know Fact Sheet

Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) Obstruction - What Parents Should Know Fact Sheet

Learn about Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) Obstruction, its causes, symptoms and common treatments.… 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

Bladder Exstrophy What Parents Should Know Fact Sheet

Bladder Exstrophy – What Parents Should Know Fact Sheet

Bladder exstrophy is a rare birth defect. On average, it occurs in about 1 out of every 50,000 live births. It is slightly more common in males than females. It is a condition where the bladder and parts around it form inside-out. … 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

Pelvic Floor Muscle Relaxing

Pelvic Floor Muscle Relaxing: What You Should Know

Strong pelvic floor muscles can help prevent leakage and calm the urge to pass urine. Sometimes these muscles can be too tight, which can cause urine leaks, trouble emptying your bladder and pain during sex.… 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

Bladder Diary Assessment Tool

Bladder Diary Assessment Tool

Use this bladder diary assessment tool and share the results with your healthcare provider to get a better understanding of your urinary incontinence symptoms. … more

Bladder Diary Assessment Tool

Bladder Diary Assessment Tool

Use this bladder diary assessment tool and share the results with your healthcare provider to get a better understanding of your urinary incontinence symptoms. … more

Bladder Prolapse - What You Should Know

Bladder Prolapse - What You Should Know

An overview of bladder prolapse causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.… more

Urine Color - What You Should Know

Urine Color - What You Should Know

A fact sheet about the meaning behind the color of urine for people of all ages to know when to drink more, what can change urine color and when to talk with a doctor about urine color.… more

Hypospadias

Hypospadias – What Parents Should Know

A short summary of Hypospadias, including signs, diagnosis, treatments and questions to ask your child’s doctor.… more

Varicoceles

Varicoceles - What You Should Know

Designed for teen boys and men to explain this condition, causes, treatments and address frequently asked questions.… more

Bladder Control Assessment Tool

Bladder Control Assessment Tool

This Bladder Control assessment tool may help to measure symptoms and quality of life related to passing urine.… more

Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength: What You Should Know

Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength: What You Should Know

Download this fact sheet on how to perform Kegel exercises.… more

Overactive Bladder Assessment Tool

Overactive Bladder Assessment Tool

An assessment tool that allows patient to score symptoms and illustrates how they may be affecting their quality of life.… more

Overactive Bladder Diary

Overactive Bladder Diary

This Overactive Bladder Diary may help to record liquid intake, how often urine is passed and urine leakage to help you talk with your health care team.… more

Bladder Control Assessment Tool

Bladder Control Assessment Tool

This Bladder Control assessment tool may help to measure symptoms and quality of life related to passing urine. … more

Neurogenic Bladder - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Neurogenic Bladder - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

A fact sheet that helps patients to understand when nerve damage causes bladder problems and how to manage the condition.… more

Pediatric Urology Basics

Pediatric Urology Basics

The basics about urinary function in children with notes section to help patients, parents and health care teams.… 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 Overactive Bladder Diary

السجل اليومي للمثانة

أداة تقييم تسمح للمرضى بتسجيل كمية السوائل التي يشربونها، وكم مرة يقومون بالتبول ومتى يحدث لهم تسرب بالبول. تم تنسيق هذه الأداة أيضًا ليكون من السهل تنزيلها وطباعتها. (Overactive Bladder Diary)… more

Arabic Overactive Bladder Assessment Tool

أداة تقييم فرط نشاط المثانة

أداة تقييم تسمح للمريض بتسجيل الأعراض وتوضح كيف يمكن أن تؤثر على جودة حياتهم. (Overactive Bladder Assessment Tool)… more

Arabic Life After Prostate Cancer-Urinary Incontinence

الحياة بعد سرطان البروستاتا - مشاكل السيطرة على سلس البول

وصفٌ لأنواع حالات سلس البول وكيف يمكن علاجها لمرضى سرطان البروستاتا.… more

Arabic Stress Urinary Incontinence - Treatment for Men

صحيفة معلومات حول سلس البول- علاج سلس البول الإجهادي لدى الرجال

صحيفة معلومات تساعد الرجال على فهم سلس البول الإجهادي والعلاجات المتاحة. (Stress Urinary Incontinence - Treatment for Men Fact Sheet)… more

Arabic Stress Urinary Incontinence - Treatment for Women

صحيفة حقائق حول سلس البول- علاج سلس البول الإجهادي لدى النساء

تساعد النساء على فهم الأساطير الشائعة حول سلس البول الإجهادي والعلاجات المتاحة. (Stress Urinary Incontinence - Treatment for Women Fact Sheet)… more

Arabic How to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Muscles

التحكم بالمثانة - كيفية تقوية عضلات قاع الحوض

يتعلم المرضى كيفية استخدام تمارين كيجل لتقوية عضلات قاع الحوض.… more

Arabic UTIs in Children - What Parents Should Know

صحيفة معلومات عدوى المسالك البولية لدى الأطفال

استعراض موجز يحدد ما يحتاج الآباء إلى معرفته حول عدوى المسالك البولية. (UTIs in Children - What Parents Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

L’énurésie chez l’enfant: Ce que les parents doivent savoir

L’énurésie chez l’enfant: Ce que les parents doivent savoir

Il est question d’énurésie nocturne lorsqu’un enfant urine involontairement pendant son sommeil. C’est ce qu’on appelle communément faire pipi au lit. Plus de cinq millions d’enfants aux États-Unis ont des problèmes d’énurésie. (Bedwetting – What Parents 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

Varicocèles: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Varicocèles: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Le terme varicocèle désigne une dilatation du groupe de veines situées à l’intérieur du scrotum (le sac qui contient les testicules) en raison d’une mauvaise circulation sanguine. (Varicoceles – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… 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