As most are well aware, smoking cigarettes can cause chronic health conditions such as cancer, with lung cancer often standing out as the most well known. But did you know that smoking is closely linked with a number of urological cancers? Read on to find out how smoking is linked to urological cancers such as […]
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What the colour of your urine could mean
While going to the toilet is a part of everyday life, we never really stop to think about how much it can tell us about our health. In particular, the colour of our urine can tell us a lot about what’s going on inside our bodies. The colour of your urine may change for many […]
What is Interstitial cystitis?
Interstitial cystitis is a chronic condition causing bladder pressure, bladder pain and sometimes pelvic pain. The pain ranges from mild discomfort to severe pain and is included as part of a spectrum of diseases known as painful bladder syndrome. Interstitial cystitis, although not an extremely serious condition, can have an adverse effect on day-to-day activities […]
Urology and women’s heath
Sometimes, people are surprised to discover that in addition to treating the male reproductive system, urologists treat diseases and conditions in the kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract. As such, urology is relevant to both genders in all stages of life. While there tends to be a focus on men’s urological health, this blog post delves […]
