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Cystitis

Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder. Find out about the symptoms and treatment for this common condition.

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Urinary problems

The urinary system prevents waste from building up in your blood, preventing related health problems including blood in urine, infections, UTIs and more.

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Urinary system

Your urinary system removes waste from your blood and makes and stores urine. It includes your kidneys and bladder. Learn how to keep it healthy.

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Bladder

Your bladder stores urine (wee). It works with your kidneys to remove waste products through urine. Learn more about your bladder here.

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Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect males and females differently. Read about UTI symptoms, treatment and prevention, and when to get medical help.

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Blood in urine (haematuria)

There are many causes of blood in urine (wee), also called haematuria. Read about the causes, tests and when to see your doctor about blood in urine.

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Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)

Hyperglycaemia is too much glucose (sugar) in your blood. Find out how this feels and what to do if your blood sugar is higher than it should be.

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Frequent urination

Do you often need to visit the bathroom to wee, including at night? Learn more about the causes of frequent urination and how it can be treated.

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Underlying causes of abdominal pain

Abdominal pain has many causes, and may be short-term, long-term or come and goes. Sudden and severe abdominal pain is a medical emergency.

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