Bladder cancer, like other cancers, is measured in stages. The stages describe how far your cancer has spread. This key piece of information will help you and your doctor choose the best treatment ...

Thyroid hormones naturally fluctuate during the day, causing changes in TSH levels. However, consistently high TSH may mean you have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Though rare, the pituitary ...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in part of the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The “classic” symptoms include a more urgent need to ...

Some people often use bladder infections and urinary tract infections (UTIs) interchangeably. Both bacterial infections can make you feel like you constantly need to pee, often accompanied by a ...

Bladder cancer is a cancer that forms in tissues of the bladder. Most bladder cancers are transitional cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in cells that normally make up the inner lining of the ...

Gallbladder pain is often felt in the right upper belly, under the ribs. It can also spread (radiate) to the lower chest or your right shoulder blade and may be confused with a heart attack. The ...

Hypothyroidism occurs when our thyroid gland is underactive and doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone. Worldwide, lack of iodine in the diet is the most common case of hypothyroidism ...

Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones to regulate metabolism. While some causes, such as autoimmune disorders and iodine ...

One of the most common early symptoms of bladder cancer is blood in your urine. You’ll likely notice it in the toilet after you pee. It doesn’t happen in all cases, however. Bladder cancer ...

Computed tomography (CT) scans are imaging tests that are highly effective at detecting and monitoring bladder cancer. Bladder cancer is a type of urinary tract cancer. It affects the bladder’s ...