If blood is in your ureters or urethra long enough to start clotting, it’s possible it will come out in a worm-like shape. However, this is very rare. Having blood in your urine, called hematuria, ...

Playing in water is a kid’s haven, no matter where they are in the world. But in some countries, children may get infections around bodies of freshwater, including an infection called schistosomiasis.

Intestinal parasites are more common than perceived, often presenting with subtle symptoms mistaken for digestive issues. Dr.

Bladder infections are a common type of urinary tract infection (UTI). Bacteria enters your urethra and moves to the bladder, where the bacteria can multiply quickly. Anyone can have a bladder ...

Billions worldwide are infected with tropical worms. Unsurprisingly, most of these people live in poor countries, kept poor by the effects of worm-related malnourishment. What may surprise many is ...