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When to Get Tested for Prostate Cancer

When should you test for prostate cancer? Medical experts explain. Prostate cancer is a serious condition that can significantly impact…

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Kidney Stones

You’ve probably heard that passing a kidney stone can be very painful, but you might not know exactly what they…

10 Surprising Facts About Kidney Stones

Do you know which part of the country is nicknamed the “Stone Belt”? Find out this and other fascinating facts…

5 Reasons You Might Have Flank Pain

If it hurts in your mid-back region on either side of your body, it could be a pulled muscle —…

6 Myths About Urinary Incontinence in Women

There are several misconceptions about urinary incontinence in women, including that it’s a condition without effective treatment options. The facts…

How to Address Frequent Urination

Frequent urination is a surprisingly common issue with several potential causes. Experts at Keck Medicine of USC are here to…

What Causes Female Urinary Leakage

Urinary leakage, also known as incontinence, can feel embarrassing, but it’s a very common experience for women — during pregnancy,…

What Causes Adult Bedwetting?

A Keck Medicine of USC urologist and urogynecologist defines enuresis, also known as bedwetting. “Enuresis in adults is more common…

What to Know About Pelvic Pain

What should you do if you experience pelvic pain symptoms? Pelvic pain is a common problem affecting women and men.…

What to Know About Gallbladder Surgery

Mohd Raashid Sheikh, MHA, MD, a surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC, explains what you should know about gallbladder surgery…

When Should I See a Urologist?

Urological symptoms can be embarrassing. The director of USC Urology at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital shares his advice. Sensitive areas…

Is It Dangerous To Hold in Your Urine?

There’s not a restroom in sight — and you have to go. Is it dangerous to hold it in for…