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 […]
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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 […]
How To Detect Testicular Cancer Early
But, what is testicular cancer, and what can you do to ensure you are aware of symptoms as quickly as possible? Read our guide to find out. While testicular cancer is a rare disease, affecting only about 1% of the male population, it can have devastating consequences if undetected. What is Testicular Cancer? Cancer that […]
What is Overactive Bladder?
Overactive bladder (OAB) is the name for a group of urinary symptoms with its most common symptom being a sudden, uncontrolled need or urge to urinate or the need to pass urine many times during the day and night. Between 30 and 40% of people will experience symptoms of an overactive bladder at some point […]
