What Are Some Urinary Diseases?

Urinary diseases occur when the urinary system, which is made up of the kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra and sphincters, is not working correctly. Females, older individuals and children are the groups that are most at risk for developing urinary tract problems, according to Healthsquare.com.

Urinary Tract Infections

• A urinary tract infection is a bacterial infection that usually starts in the urinary tract, which includes the urethra, bladder and ureters, and causes people to urinate frequently, feel burning sensations during urination and/or have bloody urine. When the infection spreads to the kidneys, it becomes a kidney infection.

Kidney Problems

• Kidney failure, which is caused by the inability of the kidneys to remove wastes from the blood, causes people to urinate less frequently, develop swollen legs and/or have chest pain. Kidney stones, which result from calcium or uric acid deposits forming in the kidneys, cause patients to develop a frequent need to urinate, back and side pain and/or abdominal and groin pain.

Prostate Disorders

• Prostatitis is a disease that affects only men. The disease causes their prostate to become enlarged. Men with prostatitis often experience pain during urination, a frequent need to urinate and/or painful sensations during ejaculation.

Bladder Problems

• Interstitial cystitis is a condition that causes people to develop pain in their bladder and/or a frequent need to urinate. Bladder cancer is caused by a tumor developing in the tissue of the bladder. People with this form of cancer often have a frequent need to urinate, painful sensations during urination and/or bloody urine.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

• Gonorrhea, which results from bacteria infecting the urethra or rectum, can cause burning feelings during urination. Chlamydia can result from bacteria forming in the penis. Chlamydia can cause men to feel pain when they urinate.