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How Lasers Are Being Used to Treat Urological Conditions
Through major medical advancements, lasers have become increasingly popular in the treatment of urological conditions over the past few decades. Patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), bladder stones and kidney stones can all benefit from laser-based treatments. The use of lasers in urology is not new, but research suggests lasers will become more routine to… Read more
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How Eating Red Meat Affects Urologic Health
Eating large amounts of red meat can be detrimental to your wellbeing in a number of ways. Here is how eating red meat affects urologic health specifically. There are many many things you can do to help maintain your urologic health. Drinking plenty of water is key, as is eating lots of fruits and vegetables… Read more
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How Diet and Physical Health Impact The Prostate
A balanced diet and doing plenty of exercises have been shown to reduce the risk of prostate conditions like prostatitis and prostate enlargement. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland forming part of the male reproductive system. Its main purpose is to secrete fluid that carries sperm and semen. The prostate is located in the lower abdomen, near… Read more
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Common Early Warning Signs of Bladder Cancer
The most effective way to treat bladder cancer early is to be aware of the warning signs and to act if you notice any symptoms. Here are 3 early warning signs. Bladder cancer is most common in people aged over 60, with more men developing the disease than women. Here are 3 common early warning… Read more
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5 Ways Drinking Water Will Benefit Urologic Health
Consuming plenty of water each day will have a wide range of benefits for urologic health. Here’s why you should be drinking your fill every day. We all know that water is essential for our bodies to function and that we must drink plenty of it every day to stay alive. Our body is made… Read more
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5 Signs of Peyronie’s Disease That You Should Be Aware Of
Like many conditions and diseases, early treatment is the key to treating Peyronie’s disease effectively. Here are 5 signs that you should be aware of. Peyronie’s disease is a condition where scar tissue or fibrous lumps (plaque) build up in the tissue of the penis. This can result in a deformity of the penis when it… Read more
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5 Common Things That Can Harm Your Kidneys
An effective way to keep your kidneys healthy is simply to avoid or reduce consumption of a few common things that are known to be harmful. Your kidneys are very important organs that filter toxins and other waste products from your blood, produce urine and hormones, and maintain levels of minerals in your bloodstream amongst… Read more
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An Overview of Bladder Stones
Bladder stones can be very painful. While they aren’t as common as kidney stones, they do occur. Here’s an overview of bladder stones. The bladder is a muscular sac in the pelvis, roughly the size of a pear when empty with a capacity somewhere between 400 and 500ml when full. It receives urine from the… Read more
