Robotic surgery is a very effective way of treating prostate cancer. While the technology allows rapid recovery the body still needs time to heal. If you are going through a prostate cancer surgery, you should be aware of the recovery period. Your body will have gone through considerable stress and it’s important that you take […]
When To See Your Doctor For Kidney Pain
Do you experience kidney pain? How often and for how long? Kidney pain can be momentary or fleeting, mild or debilitating, but when is it actually necessary to visit a doctor and inquire about your symptoms? Before you start stressing, there are a few things you should consider when trying to identify the severity of […]
What is Nocturia
Nocturia is a common condition where people wake at night to pass urine. This can be due to lower urinary tract problems or due to excessive urine production at night (nocturnal polyuria). Healthy bodies are biologically programmed to produce less urine at night to minimise the interruption of sleep. Many people may find that they […]
Common Problems of the Urethra
The urethra is the passageway that transports urine (and semen in men) from the bladder to the outside world. In women, is it a short tube, just a few centimetres long, located just above the vagina, whereas in men it is longer, around 20 cm, runs through the penis. Due to its location, the urethra […]
5 Common Urology Tests
Going to a Urologist can be a daunting experience and a lot of people tend to get nervous on their first visit. But despite this, you shouldn’t feel too uneasy, as a lot of urological procedures aren’t that different to those performed by a normal physician. Urologists treat conditions of the urinary tract, but first, […]
