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Peyronie’s Disease: What You Need To Know
Peyronie’s disease is a buildup of tissue in the penis, causing it to become curved when erect. It can be quite painful. Here’s what you need to know about the condition. 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… 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
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What Is An Overactive Bladder?
An overactive bladder can have a real impact on quality of life. However, there are effective treatments and management techniques available. Let’s take a look. Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome is a condition characterised by a group of urinary symptoms: the urgent need to go to the toilet, frequently needing to go to the toilet, or… Read more
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What are the Different Types of Prostate Surgery?
Surgery may be required to treat a range of conditions that affect the prostate. Here we take a look at the three most common types of prostate surgery. 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… Read more
