At first, it might simply mean getting up once or twice a night to use the bathroom. For many men, an enlarged prostate develops gradually with age. Over time, however, urinary symptoms can become more disruptive, affecting sleep, work and overall quality of life. The good news is that treatment options have expanded significantly in […]
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Why Prostate Symptoms Feel Worse in Winter
As the weather cools down, many men notice that urinary symptoms become more bothersome More frequent trips to the bathroom, increased urgency, getting up several times overnight, or a weaker urine stream are all common complaints during winter. If you have an enlarged prostate, you’re not imagining it–colder temperatures can genuinely make symptoms more noticeable. […]
What Every Man Needs to Know About His Prostate
In our kickoff for Men’s Health Month, we highlighted prostate health as a critical conversation men need to bring into the light. Because this small, walnut-sized gland plays such a massive role in aging, it deserves a closer look. Understanding the difference between normal aging and warning signs is the first step toward taking control […]
Great diet tips 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 […]
Smoking and its link to 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 […]
Prostate Screenings And What You Need To Know
A number of health conditions can cause urinary retention. Some conditions are minor, and some are more serious. Read on to find out more. Starting at age 50, all men should discuss undergoing a prostate cancer screening with their doctor. While the idea of getting a prostate exam doesn’t sound like too much fun, it […]
Testicle Pain And What It Means
If you have any lingering pain or are in any doubt about the health of your testes, do not hesitate to make an appointment with a urology specialist, but for the time being, let’s take a look at some of the more common culprits when it comes to testicular pain. It goes without saying, testicle […]
What blood in your urine might mean
Understandably, seeing blood in the toilet bowl after you have gone to the toilet is very alarming. While the experience is quite frightening, noticing blood in the urine is one of the most common reasons that people go see a urologist. Furthermore, it is very often associated with non-serious urological conditions. Let’s take a look […]
10 bladder health superfoods you should incorporate in your diet
Over the last few weeks, we have been uncovering some of the best diet tips to keep the kidneys healthy, as well as great diet tips to help treat an enlarged prostate. This week our focus is on the bladder. Check out some of the best bladder health superfoods that you should incorporate into your […]
Prostate cancer: What you need to know
In Australia, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men, with approximately 3500 men dying each year and many thousands more being diagnosed. But what is prostate cancer, what are its symptoms, and how can you minimise the risk of developing prostate cancer yourself? Read on to find out. What is the prostate? […]
What Is Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy?
You have likely heard of benign prostatic hypertrophy – an enlarged prostate. But what about benign prostatic hypertrophy? In fact, it is exactly the same thing What Is The Prostate? The prostate gland is a part of the male reproductive system. Its main role is to produce the fluid that carries and protects sperm. It […]
