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Understanding Hematuria: Blood In Urine, Causes and Considerations
Blood in the urine can be caused by several different issues, ranging from strenuous exercise to kidney disease or bladder stones. There are several reasons for blood being present in the urine (hematuria). Many of these are benign and should not be a cause for distress. However, everyone should be evaluated as it can be… Read more
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Navigating the Uncomfortable: Understanding Testicular Pain and its Causes
It goes without saying, testicle pain is not fun and like the organ itself the topic can be pretty sensitive. The testes are vital for male sexual development and are responsible for producing testosterone as well as sperm. Pain in the testes, is not always straightforward and it can be a symptom of a number… Read more
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Preventing UTIs: 5 Simple Lifestyle Changes for Better Urinary Health
UTIs are very common, especially in women, but they can be avoided by making a few simple lifestyle changes. Here are 5 ways to help prevent urinary tract infections. If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection, you’ll know how uncomfortable they can be – the constant urgent need to go to the bathroom, the… Read more
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Understanding Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty: Resolving Renal Pelvic Obstructions for Long-Term Kidney Health
Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty is a surgical procedure to operate on the renal pelvis in the kidney, usually to remove a blockage or obstruction which can cause long term complications. Pyeloplasty is a surgical produce to operate on the renal pelvis in the kidney. This is the area of the body where the urine is collected after… Read more
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Understanding Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) for Enlarged Prostate Relief
An enlarged prostate can cause difficulties in urination for men, leading to the need for a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) procedure. The prostate gland plays a vital role in the male reproductive system, as it produces the fluid that nourishes and protects sperm. Positioned in the lower abdomen, this gland can undergo enlargement… Read more
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From Fatigue to Vitality: Understanding and Nurturing Adrenal Health
Adrenal health may not be at the top of your priority list when it comes to looking after your body. But if you do not take care of your adrenal glands, you may find yourself feeling less than excellent. The adrenal glands are small organs that sit directly above your kidneys. They are responsible for… Read more
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Precision Bladder Surgery: Robotic Cystectomy Explained
Robotic cystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either part or all of the bladder using small tools that are attached to a robotic system. A robotic cystectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove either part or all of the bladder, usually to treat bladder cancer, or neurological conditions affecting the urinary system and congenital disabilities… Read more
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Empowering Women’s Urological Health: Five Conditions You Should Know About
While there tends to be a focus on men’s urological health, this blog post delves into the importance of urology for women’s health. Take a look at five conditions that impact women. Sometimes, people are surprised to discover that in addition to treating the male reproductive system, urologists treat diseases and conditions in the kidneys,… Read more
