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Kidney and Urologic Conditions

Painful kidney and urologic dysfunctions include urinary tract infections, chronic kidney disease and prostate disease. These conditions can affect men, women and children of all ages, but many respond well to treatment.

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Types of Diseases

  • Kidney Disease
  • Prostate Disease
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Urinary Tract Problems

Kidney and Urologic Facts and Stats

Kidney and urologic disorders can and do affect men, women and children of all ages. Here’s what you need to know.

  • An estimated 4.5 million adults live with kidney disease. Diabetes, high blood pressure and genetic factors contribute to most cases. 
  • Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among men; average diagnosis age is 66. About one of every seven men will develop prostate cancer during his lifetime, but the disease proves fatal in only 1 of 39 men.
  • About 150 million people develop urinary tract infections each year. UTIs are far more common in women than in men.
  • Some 18 million males over age 20 suffer from erectile dysfunction.

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Urinary Tract Problems

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Male Urinary Issues

With age, men often encounter urinary tract and reproductive issues. Sutter Health urology specialists can help.

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Female Urinary Issues

Our urologists treat pelvic floor and urinary tract issues, common for aging women.

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Minimally Invasive Treatments

Sutter Health urology specialists use minimally invasive and robotic techniques to treat urologic disorders, diseases and cancer.

Ask an Expert

Junaid H. Khan

Junaid H. Khan, M.D., FACC, FACS

Brown & Toland Physicians

I'm a woman who gets frequent kidney stones. I was concerned to hear that this raises the risk of heart disease. Why would this be? Is it also true for men? Is there anything I can do to reduce my risk?

In a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, investigators were suprised to find an association between the presence of kidney stones and coronary heart disease, heart attack or hear... continue reading  about  I'm a woman who gets frequent kidney stones. I was concerned to hear that this raises the risk of heart disease. Why would this be? Is it also true for men? Is there anything I can do to reduce my risk?

Rodman S. Rogers

Rodman S. Rogers, M.D.

Brown & Toland Physicians

I was recently diagnosed with a kidney stone, but my doctor thinks it will pass on its own without treatment. What is a kidney stone, and is there anything I can do to prevent getting them again?

Kidney stones form in several ways but typically start as crystals that form in concentrated urine. So one thing everyone can do to help prevent stones is to drink extra liquids (to produce 2.5 liters of urine ... continue reading  about  I was recently diagnosed with a kidney stone, but my doctor thinks it will pass on its own without treatment. What is a kidney stone, and is there anything I can do to prevent getting them again?

Rodman S. Rogers

Rodman S. Rogers, M.D.

Brown & Toland Physicians

What is the difference between erectile dysfunction and impotence?

Impotence is an old-fashioned, non-specific and medically improper term that is no longer used to describe male sexual problems. The current terminology describing difficulty achieving and/or maintaining an ere... continue reading  about  What is the difference between erectile dysfunction and impotence?

Wesley S. Hilger

Wesley S. Hilger, M.D., FACOG

Sutter Independent Physicians

What can I do about frequent urination during the night? I wake up at least once or twice to urinate.

The benefits of uninterrupted sleep cannot be overstated. When we wake frequently at night with a bladder that is giving us the "gotta go" signal, we suffer the next day. Nocturia is the term to describe the nu... continue reading  about  What can I do about frequent urination during the night? I wake up at least once or twice to urinate.

Wesley S. Hilger

Wesley S. Hilger, M.D., FACOG

Sutter Independent Physicians

I had a partial hysterectomy at 29. Now, at 43, I have bladder control problems with coughing or sneezing, and not making it to the restroom. This is not a small amount, even if I have recently gone. Is this related to the hysterectomy?

Urinary incontinence can be very troubling and have a negative impact on quality of life. It should never be accepted as "just part of getting older". Developing urinary incontinence is not necessarily associat... continue reading  about  I had a partial hysterectomy at 29. Now, at 43, I have bladder control problems with coughing or sneezing, and not making it to the restroom. This is not a small amount, even if I have recently gone. Is this related to the hysterectomy?

Ask the Expert Team

Ask the Expert Team

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I've heard urinary tract infections (UTIs) are getting harder to treat. Why is this and who's at risk of developing one?

Urinary tract infections are one of the most common infections doctors treat. More than half of women living in the United States will get a UTI at some point in their lives. Urinary tract infections are caused... continue reading  about  I've heard urinary tract infections (UTIs) are getting harder to treat. Why is this and who's at risk of developing one?

Wesley S. Hilger

Wesley S. Hilger, M.D., FACOG

Sutter Independent Physicians

I have prolapse that is made worse when I run. Running is something I need to be able to do, so what would you recommend? I've heard about pessaries - what are they?

Prolapse of the pelvic organs should not be something that slows you down. In many cases relief can be obtained with a simple, noninvasive treatment called a pessary. A pessary is a silicon or rubber device tha... continue reading  about  I have prolapse that is made worse when I run. Running is something I need to be able to do, so what would you recommend? I've heard about pessaries - what are they?

Ravin Agah

Ravin Agah, M.D., Ph.D.

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

My partner has begun to get up at night to urinate. He never did this before. He doesn't have symptoms of infection, like burning or pain. Should he be worried?

Nocturia is a definition of excessive urination at night which could indicate a possible enlarged prostate. It could also indicate a possible infection or the beginning of diabetes. But the most common cause of... continue reading  about  My partner has begun to get up at night to urinate. He never did this before. He doesn't have symptoms of infection, like burning or pain. Should he be worried?

Susan Maayah

Susan Maayah, M.D.

Mills-Peninsula Division

How do I prevent, or treat, recurring urinary tract infections?

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common in women. This is due to the short urethra that leads from the bladder to outside the body and the plethora of bacteria that reside in the surrounding areas inclu... continue reading  about  How do I prevent, or treat, recurring urinary tract infections?

Men's Health Research

Sutter Health Men's Health Research
Men's health research focuses on diseases and problems that affect only men. This can include problems such as enlarged prostate (BPH), erectile dysfunction, penis disorders, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

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Help with Urinary Incontinence

Help with Urinary Incontinence

Today, 80 to 90 percent of women with urinary incontinence who seek help see improvement.

Help with Urinary Incontinence

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Kidney Disease and Nephrology

Sutter’s kidney specialists diagnose and treat kidney diseases and disorders, including renal insufficiencies due to high blood pressure and diabetes. Our kidney transplant program has some of the best patient outcomes in the nation.

Doctor Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site
Subramanian Sivarajan, M.D., FRCP

Subramanian Sivarajan, M.D., FRCP

  • Nephrology

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Josephus Sanjorjo, M.D.

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