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Understanding Calcium: Importance and Blood Testing
Calcium holds a crucial role in maintaining optimal bodily functions. It is one of the essential minerals that contribute to the health of your bones and teeth, as well as the proper functioning of your nerves, muscles, and heart. What is a calcium blood test? During routine check-ups or for specific health concerns, your healthcare… Read more
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Simple Diet Tips for Optimal Prostate Health
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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Exploring Treatment Options for OAB (Overactive Bladder)
Overactive bladder, or OAB, is a common condition that affects both men and women, causing sudden and intense urges to urinate and potential urinary incontinence. OAB stands for overactive bladder, which is a common condition that affects both men and women. It is characterized by a sudden and intense urge to urinate, often accompanied by… Read more
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Urology Procedures: A Comprehensive Guide to Treating Urinary Tract and Reproductive System Conditions.
Discover a Valuable Guide to Urology Procedures for Treating Various Conditions in the Urinary Tract and Reproductive System Dr. Arianayagam is a proficient urologist with extensive expertise in performing various urology procedures, including treating cancers and addressing general urologic problems. This guide provides an overview of the most common procedures utilized to treat conditions in… Read more
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Understanding Overactive Bladder: Symptoms and Treatment Options
An estimated 30 to 40% of individuals will encounter indications of an overactive bladder (OAB) at some stage in their lifetime. OAB is a condition that manifests as a set of urinary symptoms, the most prevalent of which is an abrupt, uncontrollable urge to urinate, or the necessity to pee frequently throughout the day and… Read more
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Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP): A Minimally Invasive Treatment
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is a minimally invasive procedure to treat an enlarged prostate. Here is a look at the procedure, recovery, risks and possible side effects. Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate – otherwise more simply known as holmium laser prostate surgery or abbreviated as HoLEP – is a minimally invasive… Read more
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5 Simple Ways to Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Women
Preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs) is important, especially for women, as they are more prone to this condition. Fortunately, there are simple ways to avoid UTIs. Here are 5 effective methods to prevent UTIs. If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection, you’ll know how uncomfortable they can be – the constant urgent need to… Read more
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Understanding Hematuria: Common Causes of Blood in the Urine
Blood in the urine can be caused by several different issues, ranging from strenuous exercise to kidney disease or bladder stones. Hematuria, or blood in the urine, can have a variety of causes, some of which are harmless while others may be more concerning. While it’s important to remember that not all cases are cause… Read more
