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Renal and urological disorders

Definition

Renal disorders refers to any disease of the kidneys.

Urological disorders are diseases of the kidneys/urinary tract. This includes:

  • Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra
  • Male reproductive organs including the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate, and penis

Alternative Names

Urological disorders

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Symptoms

Signs and tests

Treatment

Support Groups

Expectations (prognosis)

Complications

Calling your health care provider

Prevention

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