Many men pay close attention to their heart, blood pressure or sexual performance but rarely think about their kidneys until a blood test, urine test or painful urinary problem gives them a reason to.
That can be a mistake.
The kidneys, bladder, prostate, blood pressure and blood sugar are more closely connected than many men realize.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) may begin as burning when passing urine or an irritating need to visit the bathroom repeatedly. Diabetes may exist for years without obvious kidney symptoms. High blood pressure can gradually damage the kidneys without causing pain.
