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Urinary retention

Urinary retention - not being able to fully empty your bladder - can happen gradually or suddenly. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.

Urinary system

Your urinary system removes waste from your blood and makes and stores urine. It includes your kidneys and bladder. Learn how to keep it healthy.

Urinary problems

The urinary system prevents waste from building up in your blood, preventing related health problems including blood in urine, infections, UTIs and more.

The role of a urologist

Urologists are surgeons who treat problems of the urinary system. Find out when you may need to see a urologist and how they can help.

Catheter problems

A catheter is a tube put into the bladder to drain urine (wee). Find out about catheter use and problems, such as leaking and blockages.

Benign prostate hypertrophy

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is an enlarged prostate, which can happen as you get older. Read about the symptoms and treatment for BPH.

Back pain — an overview

Back pain is rarely caused by a serious medical problem but can significantly affect your wellbeing and quality of life. Learn how to manage it.

Opioids

Opioids are a group of medicines prescribed by doctors to treat pain. Learn about side effects, withdrawal symptoms and what to do in an overdose.

Prostate problems

Enlargement, inflammation and cancer are the most common problems that affect the prostate. Learn about symptoms and treatment options here.

Taking opioid medicines safely

Opioid medicines are prescribed to relieve pain caused by cancer, surgery or injury. It's crucial to take them safely to reduce risks of opioid harm.

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