A bladder fistula is when an abnormal opening forms between the bladder and other organs, usually the bowel or the vagina (as these are the closest neighbours). They are relatively uncommon, and are usually caused by inflammatory bowel disease, surgery or some kind of injury, bladder cancer, a congenital defect, or radiation therapy. What Is […]
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What Are Body Fluids Made Of?
The human body is a complex amalgamation of bones, flesh and tissue, but how often have you considered the fluids that make life possible? The body creates these fluids to meet our physical, emotional and metabolic needs. Knowing the composition of body fluids is important in medicine as learning to detect the presence of certain […]
How to Keep Your Urinary System Healthy
Ensuring that your urinary system is healthy is an important consideration, especially as you approach old age. By adopting the following three simple steps into your everyday life, you can help protect your bladder from common problems, including urinary tract infections, and involuntary urination. Stay Hydrated Water is the best fluid for a healthy bladder. […]
5 Common Causes of Impotence
Impotence also called erectile dysfunction is a condition in which men can’t maintain an erection long enough to perform sexual intercourse. An estimated 50% of men aged between 40 and 70 will experience impotence at some point in their life. Despite this, it’s a condition that not a lot of men like to talk about, […]
An Overview of Lithotripsy
Urological stones are quite common and in some cases they can be very painful. Thankfully there are number of effective treatment methods available. Lithotripsy is the act of breaking a stone and various methods exist. What Are Urological Stones? Urological stones are hard, solid crystals of various sizes formed from the minerals in urine. They […]
