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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 Bladder Stones
Bladder stones can be very painful. While they aren’t as common as kidney stones, they do occur. Here’s an overview of bladder stones. The bladder is a muscular sac in the pelvis, roughly the size of a pear when empty with a capacity somewhere between 400 and 500ml when full. It receives urine from the… Read more
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5 Easy Diet Tips To Keep Your Prostate Healthy
Prostate health is very important for men, especially as they get older, and diet plays a big role here. Here are 5 easy diet tips to keep your prostate healthy. Taking measures to keep your prostate healthy is very important for warding off disease and chronic conditions, particularly as you get older. Prostate cancer, prostate enlargement… Read more
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4 Golden Tips For Testicular Health
There are a few things you can do to keep your testicles safe and in great shape. Let’s take a look! As with any other part of your body, your testicles are susceptible to injury, disease and a wide range of conditions. And as with your prostate, bladder and kidneys, being in tune with your… Read more
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What are the Different Types of Prostate Surgery?
Prostate surgery is a very effective treatment for a number of conditions. Here we take a look at prostatectomy, TURP, HoLEP and more. Prostate surgery is a very effective treatment for a number of conditions, the two most common being prostate cancer and benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH – also known as an enlarged prostate). In… 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 Early Warning Signs of Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer is among the most common cancers in both men and women. Here are 6 common early warning signs that you should be aware of in order to seek treatment early. Knowing how to read the common early warning signs of kidney cancer is very important to ensure you can seek treatment early. However,… Read more
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Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome): What You Need To Know
Interstitial cystitis – commonly referred to as painful bladder syndrome – is a urological chronic condition that causes pain and pressure in the bladder, and in some cases, severe pelvic pain. IC can be a tricky condition as it is long-term, the cause is unknown, and diagnosis can be difficult due to it having similar… Read more
