It is known that at least 60% of women will have an episode of urinary tract infection (UTI) throughout their lives, repeating themselves in 20-40%, and up to half of these will have multiple episodes. They are classified as recurrent ITU's when there are 2 or more symptomatic episodes...
Urinary tract infections (UTI) represent the second most incidence-related infectious process, especially among women of all ages, but with greater impact on younger women. They are the most frequent bacterial infections in primary care. Often they can be repeating. They are, as mentioned in the previous paragraph, common, affecting both men...
Stones at the kidney and ureter (canal that connects the kidney to the bladder) are increasingly frequent, and may reach a prevalence of 20%. The disease is more frequent in men and occurs mainly between 30 and 60 years of age. Mediterranean countries, such as Portugal, are the ones...
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common pathology, and it is estimated that it can currently reach approximately 20% of the population. This value tends to grow due to progressive demographic aging. It is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases, although it is not often recognized. Being more common in...
