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Urological Problems in Men: Trending Conditions
Urological problems are quite common in men. More often than not, these issues occur when people age. In some cases, urological diseases can cause complications, affecting your quality of life. A well-functioning urinary system is vital for men’s health. This system consists of the bladder, reproductive organs, and urethra. Source Some people suffer from urinary… Continue Reading
Top Urological Problems in Females
What are the most common urological problems in females? Urological problems can prevent you from enjoying simple everyday activities. While these issues are most common in men, women face them too. Fortunately, most urological conditions are curable and treatable. All you need to do is get help from a seasoned professional. In this piece, we… Continue Reading
Understanding Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
As men grow older, they are likely to experience certain health issues due to their body aging. BPH, or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, is one such condition resulting from the prostate and its surrounding area expanding. To properly understand Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), it is worth looking at how the prostate grows throughout a man’s life.… Continue Reading
Treatment Options for a Prolapsed Uterus
What are the treatment options for a prolapsed uterus? This is a condition where the uterus muscles become weaker. This is a common condition in women and it’s likelyhood increases as the woman ages. Having multiple vaginal deliveries puts women at risk of this condition. Because there are fewer muscles in a women’s uterus, it… Continue Reading
Symptoms and Causes of Overactive Bladder
An Overactive Bladder (OAB) is not a disease. One of the most common misconceptions about OAB is that it is a disease when it is a group of symptoms. These symptoms affect the bladder or the urinary tract in some way and are often indicators of different conditions. The most common symptom people will correlate… Continue Reading
Most Common Urological Conditions
What are some of the most common urological conditions? Our urinary system puts in a great deal of effort for managing, regulating, and eliminating the waste in our urine. It includes several moving parts like your bladder, ureters, urethra, and kidneys. Like other organs inside our bodies, the urinary system can also encounter various issues.… Continue Reading
History of Urology
What is the history of urology? The word urology essentially originates from the Greek word “ouron” and “logia” which mean “urine” and “study of,” respectively. That said, this word’s original meaning doesn’t give any clues that it is arguably one of the most important areas of the medicinal field. Urology is vital because it encompasses… Continue Reading
All About Kidney Stones and Treatment Options
What are kidney stones and treatment options? An individual’s urine can contain various minerals and salts that pass through the urinary tract and exit the body. However, if the minerals and salts in a person’s urine exceed normal levels, these minerals will have trouble dissolving, leading to kidney stones. But even though kidney stones can… Continue Reading
Erectile Dysfunction: Causes & Treatment
One of the most common sex problems that men seek the causes and treatment for is erectile dysfunction. The condition is so widespread that it affects as many as 30 million people. The medical term refers to an individual’s inability to either get or maintain an erection during sex. It is important to understand that… Continue Reading
Enlarged Prostate Symptoms and Treatment
The male reproductive system has a small sized muscular gland known as the prostate. This gland essentially surrounds the urethra, making the most of the fluid present in the semen. Our prostates propel the semen and fluid through the penis when we have a sexual climax. Unfortunately, many men get an enlarged prostate. Sometimes, this… Continue Reading
Best Urologist: Prostatitis
Men suffer from various urological conditions, especially during the latter part of their lives. However, prostatitis is the most common and can affect young and old males. In this condition, the prostate becomes inflamed. Sometimes, prostatitis is asymptomatic, but you must still show it to a reliable urologist to learn whether you need to follow… Continue Reading
An Overview of Cystitis
Cystitis refers to a condition where the bladder starts to inflame, which can result in a burning sensation and pain. Inflammation is when specific body parts start to swell and is often followed by a burning sensation. Cystitis is often the result of an infection in the urinary tract, which results from bacteria building up… Continue Reading
Types and Symptoms of Urinary Incontinence
Incontinence, better known as Urinary Incontinence, is a condition where you have trouble controlling your urine flow. People with incontinence often cannot tell when they need to urinate, which often leads to unwanted leaks. Many people struggle with incontinence, and most have trouble talking about it. Due to the stigma associated with urination, people can… Continue Reading
Vasectomies and Vasectomy Reversals
How do vasectomies and vasectomy reversals work? A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that prevents males from getting their partner pregnant. After this surgery, the sperms won’t mix with the semen. This indicates that the body will produce sperms, but it won’t leave the male body. By eliminating sperms from semen, men can prevent pregnancy.… Continue Reading
Overactive Bladder & Urge Incontinence
Overactive bladder is a common condition that affects millions of people every year in the US and causes changes in their lifestyle. The changes in their lives can be devastating, depending on the severity of the condition. An overactive bladder or OAB causes the patient to feel sudden and frequent urges to urinate. The urge… Continue Reading
Common Male Urological Problems
What are the most common male urological problems? As men age, they develop various urological problems that disrupt with quality of life. People especially around the age of 40 develop these conditions. However, this doesn’t mean that young people can’t have these problems. Many people complain that they suffer from building a relationship because of… Continue Reading
UPJ Obstruction (Adult Ureteropelvic Junction)
Ureteropelvic junction or UPJ obstruction refers to blockage inside the kidneys. Blockage occurs specifically at the upper end of the ureters, where the renal pelvis is located. It’s the tube that drains urine out of the kidney and moves it towards the bladder. The renal pelvis looks like a funnel. However, its main function is… Continue Reading
Male Factor Infertility
What is male factor infertility and what can be done to reverse this condition? Infertility is a condition that affects both men and women in the United States and other parts of the world. It’s a reproductive organ disease that reduces a patient’s ability to have children with their partner. Male infertility refers to the… Continue Reading
Urge Incontinence
What is urge incontinence? If you’re aware of what it means to have an overactive bladder and a frequent urge to urinate, then you probably know about urge incontinence. There are many types of incontinence that affect both men and women. Incontinence affects women the most due to weak pelvic and vaginal muscles. This can… Continue Reading
The Prostate Gland & Urinary Problems
What is the relationship between the prostate gland & urinary problems? The prostate gland is a walnut sized male organ. It is found at the base of the bladder and produces fluid to protect sperm. The gland sends fluid into the urethra, through seminal vesicles and the ejaculatory duct. The urethra is a thin tube… Continue Reading
The Current State of Erectile Dysfunction & Treatment
What is the current state of erectile dysfunction and treatment? More than 30 million men complain about the inability to keep and even get an erection. People who encounter such issues often have erectile dysfunction. ED is a common condition that men develop for many reasons. You don’t necessarily have erectile dysfunction if you develop… Continue Reading
Male Infertility Causes & Treatments
Male infertility is any condition when a person loses their ability to produce or ejaculate sperm. Infertility occurs in both males and females. About 13 out of 100 couples can’t have a baby. In most of these cases, infertility is the reason behind the issue. The common cause for male infertility is lack of sperm… Continue Reading
Overactive Bladder Urology
In simple words, OAB, short for “overactive bladder” in urology refers to experiencing the frequent urge to urinate. It can trigger urine loss (involuntary) and cause urinary incontinence in an individual. The condition affects millions of people around the world and in the US as well. However, most experts believe that women are more prone… Continue Reading
Kidney Stones & Removal
What are kidney stones and what is the process of removal? Doctors and scientists refer to kidney stones by multiple names. Some of the most commonly used phrases include renal calculi, urolithiasis, and nephrolithiasis. Kidney stones refer to mineral and salt deposits that solidify inside the kidneys and obstruct the urine flow leading to kidney… Continue Reading
Common Female Urological Problems
What are the most common female urological problems? The urinary system consists of the urethra, kidneys, bladders, and ureters. The system stores, produces, and eliminates urine from the body. Kidneys create urine and transfer it to bladders. Ureters are the tubes that carry urine to the bladders from the kidney. When the bladder fills with… Continue Reading
How Does the Vasectomy Procedure Work?
A doctor may recommend the vasectomy procedure when you decide that you’re not looking to have children anymore. In this procedure, the urologist will block sperm cells from mixing with semen. Consequently, a vasectomy results in an ejaculation that is free of sperms to avoid pregnancy. You may also undergo treatment for various health diseases,… Continue Reading
Causes and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection
A urinary tract infection is an infection of the bladder, kidney, and urethra. You may develop this condition because of the bacteria in your urine. Usually, urine does not contain germs and bacteria, but they can enter the body from an external source. Your urinary system filters the waste products and excessive water from the… Continue Reading
Causes & Treatment for Incontinence
What are the causes and treatment for urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence is a condition involving the loss of urine. This is a common condition, but many people experience humiliation while talking about it. Therefore, they do not consult a doctor if they notice any symptoms. Remember, treating urinary incompetence is not a big deal. You… Continue Reading
Causes & Treatments for Swollen Prostate
Swollen prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common condition in men wherein the prostate glands enlarge, growing much bigger than their normal size. If you experience prostate swelling, your chances of developing urinary symptoms increase. Uncomfortable and painful symptoms, such as difficulty in passing urine from the bladder, can ensue. This can potentially lead… Continue Reading
What are the Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and what are the symptoms of BPH? The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland present in front of the rectum and under the bladder. It comprises the urethra, which is the tube that carries semen and urine into the penis. Prostate glands cause mild to severe complications when they grow in… Continue Reading
What is PSA and PSA Screening?
What is PSA screening? PSA is a protein that the prostate cells produce. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) keeps the semen in a liquid state, which is necessary for the nourishment and transportation of the sperm. PSA is easily measurable; in fact, a simple blood test can reveal the level and concentration of PSA in a male’s… Continue Reading
What are the Main Causes of Erectile Dysfunction?
What are the main causes of erectile dysfunction? ED refers to not being able to hold, maintain, or form a penile erection. Sometimes, a person may feel unable to maintain the erection firm enough to have sex. The condition erectile dysfunction (impotence) is a serious concern that can be devastating for a male’s personal life and… Continue Reading
What is a Reversible Vasectomy?
What is a reversible vasectomy? First, let’s start with what a vasectomy is. A vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure that involves a urologist making incisions and closing the vas deferens of a male to prevent the sperm from traveling to form a fertile ejaculate. Hence, the tube that connects the male reproductive glands, i.e.,… Continue Reading