When uncertainty exists, simple tests such as a urine examination and ultrasound can provide clarity. Early detection remains the key to effective treatment and significantly better outcomes.

“UTIs are common infections that are usually contained inside the bladder and do not cause back pain,” notes Barbara Hanna, DO, ob/gyn and co-founder of MyMenopauseRx.com. They happen when bacteria ...

Back pain is a very common problem nowadays, but everyone is very quick to dismiss it with a‘long story short' casual approach, writing it off as a posture problem. And yes, it may seem likely with ...

Pain in the abdomen and back can result from menstrual cramps, endometriosis, kidney stones, kidney infections, pancreatitis, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Some causes are temporary, while others ...

A father-of-three was celebrating his 40th birthday at a restaurant with his wife and friends when he was told his persistent back pain might be kidney cancer. Paul Souter, now aged 43, had tried ...

They can cause tremendous pain—-talking about kidney stones—what do we know about them, who's most at risk and how do you deal with them? "I felt lower back pain on my right side that I didn't ...

After years of living with recurring lower back pain without knowing the cause, a 63-year-old woman was shocked to learn she ...