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  • Bladder pain syndrome (interstitial cystitis)

    Find out about bladder pain syndrome (BPS), also called interstitial cystitis, where you have pelvic pain and problems peeing.

  • Hydronephrosis

    Read about hydronephrosis, a condition where one or both kidneys become stretched and swollen as a result of a build-up of urine inside them.

  • Glutaric aciduria type 1

    Glutaric aciduria type 1 (GA1) is a rare but serious inherited condition. It means the body can’t process certain amino acids, causing a harmful build-up of substances in the blood and urine.

  • Epididymitis

    Find out about epididymitis, which is when the epididymis (a coiled tube at the back of each testicle that stores and carries sperm) becomes swollen and painful.

  • Diabetes insipidus

    Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition where you produce a large amount of urine and often feel thirsty.

  • Biopsy

    Find out more about having a biopsy, which involves taking a small sample of body tissue so it can be examined under a microscope.

  • Alkaptonuria

    Read about alkaptonuria, or "black urine disease", a rare inherited disorder that can turn urine and parts of the body a dark colour and lead to other problems.

  • Urinary incontinence - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of urinary incontinence. Having urinary incontinence means you pass urine unintentionally.

  • Urinary incontinence - Causes

    Read about the causes of urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence occurs when the normal process of storing and passing urine is disrupted.

  • Ovarian cancer - Tests and next steps

    Find out about the different tests for ovarian cancer. These can include blood tests, scans and removing a small sample of cells for testing (biopsy).