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Your First Visit to a Urologist: What You Need to Know
A urologist is a specialist that treats conditions relating to the urinary tracts of male and females, as well as the male reproductive organs. If you have a condition of the kidneys, bladder, ureter or urethra it’s likely you will be referred to a urologist. Your first visit to a new specialist can be a… Read more
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What Are the Signs of Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Kidney Failure also known as Acute Renal Failure, is a serious condition in which the kidneys become unable to function to their full capacity. The kidneys are vital to the body’s health and have a range of functions including cleaning the blood, including forming urine, producing hormones and regulating important minerals such as potassium… Read more
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When is it Time to Visit a Urologist?
The urinary system includes the urinary tract and related organs such as the bladder, kidneys, ureter, urethra and parts of the reproductive system. Urological functions are central to our health and affect the way we urinate, process nutrients and reproduce, however, they’re not something that is always at the forefront of our minds. Urological conditions… Read more
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What Is Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy?
You have likely heard of benign prostatic hypertrophy – an enlarged prostate. But what about benign prostatic hypertrophy? In fact, it is exactly the same thing What Is The Prostate? The prostate gland is a part of the male reproductive system. Its main role is to produce the fluid that carries and protects sperm. It… Read more
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Tips For Detecting Urologic Cancer Early
Urologic cancer encompasses all to the urinary system and male reproductive system, including the bladder, kidneys, testicles and prostate. These are some of the most common kinds of cancer, however, many can be detected quite early, which greatly increases the possibility of recovery. Here are some tips for detecting urologic cancer early. What Are The… Read more
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What Are Kegel Exercises and
How Do They Promote Good Urological Health?Kegel exercises are also known as pelvic floor exercises. This form of exercise promotes good urological health by strengthening muscles near the bladder, bowel and uterus. Obviously the urinary system is interconnected, so it’s no surprise that some symptoms can be indicative of multiple maladies. Kegel exercises can benefit both men and women of all… Read more
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Why Is Your Urine Cloudy?
There are number of symptoms that are common for urological conditions. Urology focuses on diseases and conditions of the male and female urinary tract system (as well as the male reproductive organs). Obviously the urinary system is interconnected, so it’s no surprise that some symptoms can be indicative of multiple maladies. Cloudy urine is one… Read more
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Ways Alcohol Affects Urologic Health
Excessive alcohol consumption is closely linked with a number of conditions and diseases such as liver disease and permanent damage to the brain, but did you know it can also affect the urinary system and urologic health? While moderate alcohol is not harmful – in fact it has shown to have a number of health… Read more
