But why does Priapism occur, how can it be treated, and how do you prevent it from happening to you? Read on to find out. Priapism is a relatively rare condition involving an erection that lasts for an unusually long time which can usually be quite painful and unrelated to sexual stimulus. Immediate treatment is […]
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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 […]
Urinary Retention And What You Need To Know
A number of health conditions can make it hard for you to pee or even keep you from peeing at all. Some conditions are minor, and some are more serious. Read on to find out more about urinary retention. For most people, going to the toilet is probably one of their most thoughtless daily activities. […]
Calcium Blood Tests And What You Need To Know
Your health care provider may require that you have a calcium blood test as part of your regular check-up or to help diagnose a specific condition. Read on to find out more about calcium blood tests and whether you may need to have one. Calcium is one of the most important minerals in your body. […]
Endourology Procedures And What You Need To Know
Endourology is different from normal Urology procedures. New technology has allowed minimally invasive, internally performed surgeries, requiring small incisions rather than larger, more intrusive ones. Endourology is a specialisation in urology that refers to minimally invasive surgical techniques used to view and perform surgery on the urinary tract. Endourology procedures involve the insertion of endoscopes […]
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 […]
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 chemotherapy?
Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy parts of the body’s tissue or organs. There are more than one hundred forms of cancer which have varying effects on the body, with many being devastating and putting the body at extreme risk. There are many forms of treatments available to manage […]
Can shock wave therapy treat erectile dysfunction?
While occasional erectile dysfunction (ED) is not uncommon, when it starts to become an ongoing issue, men have every reason to want to stop it from happening. While there are a number of possible treatments available for those who suffer from ED, shock wave therapy has emerged as a promising solution. So, what is shockwave […]
