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 […]
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Smoking and its Urological Impacts
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? […]
Urinary Tract Infections and 5 ways to prevent them
Urinary tract infections are very common, especially in women, but they can be avoided. Here are 5 simple ways to help prevent UTI’s. 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 burning sensation when you pee. You’ll […]
Blood In The Urine (Hematuria) and its causes
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 […]
The 3 Different Types of Urinary Diversion Explained
There are three different types of urinary diversion, each applicable for different situations. Let’s take a closer look at all three. A urinary diversion is required when the bladder can no longer function normally as a reservoir for storing urine. It is a surgical procedure that redirects urine flow out of the body due to […]
