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After a diagnosis of bladder cancer, you'll likely need more tests. Read on for details about these tests and what to expect.

When the wall between the bladder and the vagina gets weak, the bladder may drop or sag into the vagina. This disorder is called cystocele.

Goodpasture syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease affecting the lungs and kidneys. The immune system makes antibodies to fight germs, but with Goodpasture syndrome it mistakenly makes antibodies that attack the lungs and kidneys. This can quickly progress to glomerulonephritis and kidney failure.

Blood in the urine means there are red blood cells (RBCs) in the urine. Often the urine looks normal to the naked eye. But when checked under a microscope, it contains a high number of RBCs. Here's what you need to know.

Interstitial cystitis is an inflamed or irritated bladder wall. It can lead to scarring and stiffening of the bladder. The bladder can’t hold as much urine as it did in the past. It is an ongoing (chronic) disorder.

Nephrotic syndrome causes scarring or damage to the filtering part of the kidneys (glomeruli). This causes too much protein to be lost from the blood into the urine.

Neurogenic bladder is the loss of bladder control because of brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Learn more about this condition, including what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Here you'll find detailed information about kidney transplantation, including where donor organs come from, how a person can get on a waiting list for a kidney transplant, what organ rejection is, and what the long-term outlook is for someone who has had a kidney transplant.

Age, chronic diseases, and endometriosis are common factors for women. For men, they are STIs, toxic substances at work, and cigarette smoking.