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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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What You Need To Know About Cystoscopy
Here is an overview of cystoscopy, including why it is used, a rundown of the procedure, recovery process, and possible side effects. Cystoscopy is a procedure to inspect the bladder and urethra using a small instrument called a cystoscope – a long thin tube with light and camera attached to the end. It should not… Read more
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The link between smoking and urological cancer
Did you know that smoking is closely linked with many urological cancers? Read on to find out how smoking links to urological cancers such as bladder, testicular, kidney and prostate cancer. As most are well aware, smoking cigarettes can cause chronic health conditions such as cancer, with lung cancer often standing out as the most… Read more
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What Causes Erectile Dysfunction?
If you are experiencing erectile dysfunction, there are a number of potential causes. Read on to learn about eight of the most common causes of erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction is a condition, in which men have trouble achieving and maintaining an erection. What is erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction is described as the inability to achieve… Read more
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Seven Common Vasectomy Myths, Debunked
Men considering a vasectomy may face a number of worries and concerns. Will the surgery hurt? Is the procedure permanent? So in order to put your mind at ease, we have put together a list of 7 common vasectomy myths. First, what is a vasectomy? A vasectomy is a form of birth control which prevents… Read more
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The Most Common Causes Of Blood In The Urine (Hematuria)
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
