Dr Ali Beddouche

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Urinary tract: kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.
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Urinary tract: kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Anatomical or procedural reference; it does not by itself depict the condition described.
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The two kidneys are at the top. The ureters lead down to the bladder. Below it, the urethra carries urine out of the body.

NIDDK / NIHNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health.

Difficulty urinating or leakage

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Tests and preparation

Stones in the kidney, ureter and bladder.
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Stones in the kidney, ureter and bladder.
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The cutaway areas show possible stone locations: in the kidney, the ureter and the bladder.

NIDDK / NIHNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health.

A stone or kidney pain

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Tests and preparation

Urinary tract: kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.
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Urinary tract: kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Anatomical or procedural reference; it does not by itself depict the condition described.
Reading this diagram

The two kidneys are at the top. The ureters lead down to the bladder. Below it, the urethra carries urine out of the body.

NIDDK / NIHNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health.

An infection or blood in urine

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Tests and preparation

Cross-section of the testis and epididymis: anatomical landmarks.
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Cross-section of the testis and epididymis: anatomical landmarks. Anatomical or procedural reference; it does not by itself depict the condition described.NCI / NIHOriginal image labels are in English.National Cancer Institute

Fertility or testicular health

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Tests and preparation

Male pelvic and reproductive anatomy, side view.
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Male pelvic and reproductive anatomy, side view. Anatomical or procedural reference; it does not by itself depict the condition described.
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The prostate sits below the bladder. The urethra passes through the prostate and then the penis. The rectum lies behind them.

NIDDK / NIHNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health.

Sexual health and intimate life

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Tests and preparation

Two-piece urostomy system: skin barrier and pouch with drainage outlet.
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Two-piece urostomy system: skin barrier and pouch with drainage outlet. NIDDK / NIHNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health.

A catheter, stoma or return home

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Practical questions

What should I prepare before my appointment?

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