Question 1

can you clarify what urinary tract malformation really is?

Accepted Answer

Too many: There are too many urinary malformations to list in the amount of space available.  The malformations may vary with the gender of the subject.  It may be urinary reflux, excystrophy of the bladder, persistent urachal duct, epispadias/hypospadias, urethral stricture, fistulas etc.

Question 2

how come i have urinary tract malformation, but nobody else in the family has it?

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Bad Luck: I am assuming that you are referring to a congenital anomaly (something you were born with) such as double ureter, double kidney, abnormal shaped kidney to name a few.  These are usually random events with no family history.  It all happened when you were a tiny little embryo in your mother's uterus!

Question 3

is urinary tract malformation curable?

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Possibly: Depending on the type of malformation, it could be correctable with surgical reconstruction, stent placement or other methods. Discuss this with your doc, who will likely send you to a urologist for further evaluation.

Question 4

causes of male urinary tract infection

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Obstruction/ stones: Males with utis require work up. Predisposition is due to obstruction by BPH (enlarged prostate), scars in urethra, stones in urinary tract, prostatitis, frequent catheterizations etc.

Question 5

please what causes urinary tract infection?

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Bacteria: I think you are referring to bladder infection or "cystitis".Bacteria can go up the urethra,which is short &amp; straight in females,into the bladder. Always empty your bladder by urinating after sex.Always wipe from the front backward after urinating and not the other way so bacteria from the rectal area are not brought forward.Hope this answers.

Question 6

what are the causes of a urinary tract infection?

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Bacteria: Bacteria are the cause of urinary tract infections.

Question 7

what could cause a urinary tract infection in men?

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Several things: The most common is incomplete emptying of the bladder because of an enlarged prostate.

Question 8

what could cause fetal lower urinary tract obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Fetus urInary block: The most common cause of a fetus having lower urinary tract blockage would be a "posterior urethral valves".  This happens in boys and has a spectrum of presentation and treatments depending on the severity of the blockage and there may be issues with the bladder and kidneys because of the blockage. Because this issue can harm the fetus' lungs, your OB and. Pediatric urologist should be involved.

Question 9

i have a urinary tract infection  what should i take and what causes them?

Accepted Answer

You shld: Take an antibiotic sensitive to the bacteria causing the infection. They are usually caused by a bacteria.

Question 10

does a high ph level in your urinary tract cause uti, or the other way around?

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Cause and effect: Some bacteria thrive in higher, or more basic, ph. And some bacteria cause elevated pH and subsequent urinary stones. This is one of the premises of Hiprex + vitamin c treatment to prevent UTI in patients suffering from recurrent uti. By maintaining a relatively lower ph, UTI may be less likely.

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