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What is Pheochromocytoma: Lets Look at Symptoms and Treatments

Though usually benign, a pheochromocytoma can lead to potentially life-threatening damage to the body. Let’s take a look at the symptoms, and the different treatments avaliable. A pheochromocytoma is a rare tumour that arises in the cells of the adrenal glands. They are usually benign, meaning they are noncancerous. However, they can cause the adrenal… Read more
Essential Tips for Keeping Your Testicles Healthy

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
Exploring the Types, Causes, and Treatment of Bladder Cancer

Let’s delve into the world of bladder cancer, exploring its various aspects, including types, causes, risk factors, symptoms, and available treatments. Bladder cancer arises when abnormal cells within the bladder undergo uncontrolled and accelerated growth, surpassing the rate of normal cells. This accumulation of cancerous cells forms a malignant tumor, commonly known as cancer. The… Read more
Kidney Cancer: Anatomy, Types, Causes, and Treatments

Here we provide an overview of the anatomy of the kidney, as well as the different types, causes, risk factors, symptoms and treatments for kidney cancer. Kidney cancer develops when abnormal kidney cells begin mutating and growing uncontrollably and more rapidly than normal cells. A mass of cancerous cells is called a malignant tumour, or… Read more
Understanding Prostate Cancer: Anatomy, Types, Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments

Here we overview the prostate’s anatomy and the different types, causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer develops when abnormal cells in the prostate gland start to mutate and grow uncontrollably and more rapidly than normal cells. These abnormal cells can sometimes grow outside the prostate and into different parts of… Read more
The Urological Dangers of Smoking: Why Quitting is Crucial for Your Health

Smoking is closely linked with several chronic conditions and should be avoided for the sake of your health. Here we take a look at some of the urological impacts of smoking. Cigarette smoking is most commonly associated with lung cancer and cardiovascular disease, but did you know it is closely linked with many urological conditions… Read more
Stay UTI-Free: 5 Essential Tips for Urinary Health

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
Decoding Hematuria: Unraveling the Mystery of Blood in Urine

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