While most kidney stones will pass on their own accord, larger stones may require surgery. Here’s an overview of kidney stones. The kidneys are vital organs that filter water and other waste products from your blood, produce urine and hormones, and maintain levels of minerals in your bloodstream. They are small and bean-shaped and are […]
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An Overview of Endourology Surgery
Endourology is a specialisation in urology that refers to minimally invasive surgical techniques that are used to view and perform surgery on the urinary tract. Endourology procedures involve the insertion of endoscopes and other various instruments into small incisions, however, most of the procedures involve using the existing channels of the urinary tract. The procedure […]
What Are The Most Frequently Occurring Urologic Issues?
Urological conditions encompass many issues with the urinary tract and reproductive system. Let’s take a look at some of the most common. Urological conditions, or urological diseases, can refer to a wide range of issues, all affecting the male and female urinary-tract system, or the male reproductive organs. They can affect men and women of […]
Prevent Urinary Tract Infections With These Top 5 Tips
UTIs are very common, especially in women, but they can be avoided by making a few simple lifestyle changes. Here are 5 ways to help prevent urinary tract infections. If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection, you’ll know how uncomfortable they can be – the constant urgent need to go to the bathroom, the […]
Best Diet For An Enlarged Prostate
In our previous blog post, we had a look at some great diet tips for kidney health. This week, we are focussing on the foods we should eat and avoid to help treat an enlarged prostate. As a lot of men get older, their prostate gland can become enlarged, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or […]
