Condition Library
Conditions starting with U
14 health topics beginning with the letter U.
- Ulcerative ColitisUlcerative Colitis (UC) can cause long-lasting swelling and ulcers in the large intestine. It is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. Find out more.
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn ProblemsIt can be scary when your baby is sick. You may not know whether the problem is serious or how to treat it. Read about what to do.
- Underage DrinkingKids often begin drinking to look "cool" or fit in with their peers. Parents can help their kids avoid alcohol problems. Learn more.
- Understanding Medical ResearchIt seems to happen almost every day - you hear about the results of a new medical research study. Learn how to evaluate medical findings.
- Ureteral DisordersUreteral disorders occur when ureters become blocked or injured, which affect the flow of urine to the bladder. Read more about the ureter function
- Urethral DisordersUrethral disorders may cause pain or your ability to urinate. Urethral problems may happen due to aging, illness, or injury. Learn more.
- UrinalysisA urinalysis is a test of your urine. Doctors use urine tests to find issues including UTI and diabetes. Learn about the test and what it checks for.
- Urinary IncontinenceUrinary incontinence (UI), the loss of bladder control, is a common condition. Learn about the different types, symptoms, and causes of UI, and treatments.
- Urinary Tract InfectionsYou may have a urinary tract infection (UTI) if you feel a burn while urinating or suffer from lower body pressure. Uncover a list of UTI symptoms
- Urine and UrinationA healthy bladder can hold up to 16 ounces of urine for 2 to 5 hours. If this isn't the norm, read about the problems it may be attributed to.
- Usher SyndromeUsher syndrome is an inherited disease that causes serious hearing loss and retinitis pigmentosa (eye disorder). Read the three types of the syndrome.
- Uterine CancerUterine cancer is a cancer that forms in tissues of the uterus. It is more likely to happen after menopause. There are things you can do that may help lower your risk.
- Uterine DiseasesUterine diseases are conditions that affect the uterus such as endometriosis, which is when tissue grows where it's not supposed to. Learn more here.
- Uterine FibroidsUterine fibroids are almost always non-cancerous. Symptoms may include heavy bleeding or frequent urination. Here's what you should know about fibroids.
Source: MedlinePlus.gov, U.S. National Library of Medicine.