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5 Signs of Peyronie’s Disease That You Should Be Aware Of
Like many conditions and diseases, early treatment is the key to treating Peyronie’s disease effectively. Here are 5 signs that you should be aware of. Peyronie’s disease is a condition where scar tissue or fibrous lumps (plaque) build up in the tissue of the penis. This can result in a deformity of the penis when it… Read more
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5 Common Things That Can Harm Your Kidneys
An effective way to keep your kidneys healthy is simply to avoid or reduce consumption of a few common things that are known to be harmful. Your kidneys are very important organs that filter toxins and other waste products from your blood, produce urine and hormones, and maintain levels of minerals in your bloodstream amongst… Read more
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An Overview of Pyelonephritis (Kidney Infections)
Pyelonephritis can cause a host of issues with the rest of the body. Here is a look at the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of kidney infections. Urinary tract infections usually affect the bladder, however, if left untreated, bacteria can make its way to the kidney, causing an infection there. This is known as pyelonephritis, and… Read more
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Common Reasons For Erectile Dysfunction
There are a number of reasons why you may have trouble achieving an erection (erectile dysfunction). Take a look at some of the most common. Erectile dysfunction is defined as the inability to achieve an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse, or the inability to sustain an erection long enough to achieve climax. It is… Read more
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Urinary Catheters: What They Are, Different Types and Why They Are Used
Urinary catheters are used for a number of reasons, such as after surgery or if you have issues with urination. Here’s what you can expect. A catheter is a tube that is placed into a passage in the body to assist with the transport of fluids. The most common kind of these is a urinary catheter,… Read more
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What Is Urinary Retention?
Urinary retention can cause a number of issues and will require treatment from a urologist. Here we take a look the symptoms, causes and treatment. Urinary retention is when the bladder has trouble emptying completely, or at all. This can either be long-term (chronic) or short-term (acute). In acute cases, patients usually cannot urinate at all,… Read more
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What Are Varicoceles?
Varicoceles are enlarged veins located within the scrotum. They are quite common and can cause issues with fertility, so it’s important to have them treated. Regularly checking your testicles for any abnormalities is very important for early detection of testicular cancer. But another irregularity you may want to be wary of is varicoceles. A varicocele… Read more
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What Is a Prolapsed Bladder?
A prolapsed bladder can cause a number of issues with the bladder, and can be quite serious in some cases. Let’s take a look at some of the symptoms, causes and treatments. The bladder is a muscular sac located in the pelvis that receives and stores urine from the kidneys to be excreted via the… Read more
