With a UTI comes frequent, urgent and painful urination. And for some, once they get through the unpleasant symptoms and are on the road to recovery, this painful infection seems to come back a few weeks later. What gives? The fact of the matter is that some people are more susceptible to getting UTIs more frequently than others, and these people are usually women and older adults. Men can get frequent UTIs, too, but this is less common and usually means that something is blocking urination, such as kidney stones or an enlarged prostate. Read on →

Kidney stones are common health problem, and they’re especially common among those who deal with urological issues or have a family history of kidney problems. Even though they’re common, it doesn’t make kidney stones any less painful to deal with. Furthermore, people who have experienced kidney stones are more likely to get them again. Getting kidney stones surgically removed and passing them are the two most common ways to eliminate this issue, but the first option is quite inconvenient while the latter is typically extremely painful. Read on →

If you know much about COVID-19, you likely know that it’s a viral respiratory illness, meaning that it most directly affects the lungs and other respiratory organs among those that become infected. Even though COVID-19 most specifically targets the respiratory system, it has also been known to take a toll on the kidneys. Read on to learn more from our Tennessee Valley Urology Center team about how COVID-19 affects the kidneys and those with chronic kidney disease, or CKD. Read on →

Did you know? UTIs are a very common type of infection. In fact, between 50 and 60 percent of women will experience one at some point in their lives. If a UTI goes untreated, you run the risk of developing a kidney infection, which can cause much more serious health complications and can even send you to the hospital. Read on as our team at Tennessee Valley Urology further elaborates on kidney infections. Read on →

It’s safe to say that we’re all aware that our kidneys perform many complex and vital functions that keep the rest of the body in balance. We know that they filter waste and that we can’t survive without at least one of them, but do we know all of their responsibilities and how they do their important jobs? If not, our Tennessee Valley Urology Center team is here to help you understand how impressive and vital these urological organs are, so keep reading! Read on →

When we think of kidney stones, it’s natural for us to think of them happening to middle-aged people and older. While that is still mostly true, it’s not as true as it used to be. In the past 10 to 20 years or so, kidney stones have become more and more common among children and teens. So, why is this happening, and what can you do to lower your risk of developing this extremely uncomfortable condition? Read on →

You might not realize it, but weight and kidney health are actually quite closely linked. If you’re carrying around a few extra pounds, not only is shedding a little bit of weight good for your heart health, but it’s good for your kidneys, too. Extra weight forces the kidneys to work harder and filter wastes above the normal level. Over time, this extra work that your weight puts on your kidneys will actually increase the risk of kidney disease. Read on →

It’s safe to say that stress has been ever-present for many of us since March of 2020. While occasional occurrences of stress (stress before a performance, test or a job interview) probably won’t hurt your health, chronic stress will. Chronic stress can change how the body functions and can cause complications like headaches, digestive problems and anxiety. But does chronic stress affect your urinary health? While experts say that chronic stress won’t directly cause UTIs, it can lower the effectiveness of your body’s natural resistance to infection and illness. Read on →

Reminders to take care of your kidneys aren’t as strong in the medical world as reminders to take care of things like your heart health, but we’d argue that taking care of your kidneys is just as important! In fact, kidney health and cardiovascular health are more connected than you might think. As you get older, you are more likely to suffer from kidney and urinary tract problems, and these problems can also increase the risk of other conditions such as cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) disease. Read on →

Frequent urination usually signifies adequate hydration, but when frequent urination keeps waking you up during the night and taking you to the bathroom, it’s extremely annoying. Frequent nightly urination usually becomes more common for women who are pregnant and as we get older, but there’s good news: There are small and effective changes that you can make to free yourself from your needy nighttime bladder! Ways to Deal With Nighttime Urination Before we start our list, it’s important to note that talking to your doctor or urologist is one of the best ways to get a better understanding of your urological health. Read on →