DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently, I had anal cancer and was treated with chemo and radiation. The radiation burned my insides, severely damaging most of my internal organs. One of the aftereffects was ...

While soda doesn’t directly cause bladder infections, its ingredients can exacerbate bladder irritation, worsen symptoms, and slow the healing process.

Causes of blood in urine: Pain, burning, or irritation while urinating could point to an infection. Meanwhile, if the bleeding appears after intense exercise or a minor injury, it may settle once the ...