What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) or Enlarged Prostate? Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) or Enlarged Prostate is a condition in males identified by the enlargement of their prostate gland as the prostatic tissue grows in size. It is highly common men above 50 years of age. Why Does the Prostate Get Enlarged – Reasons for…
Urinary incontinence refers to the loss of bladder control, leading to involuntary leakage of urine, commonly caused due to weakened bladder muscles or sphincter control. While incontinence increases with growing age and is experienced more by women, it can happen to anybody regardless of their age and sex. Urinary incontinence is of several types, depending…
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) or Enlarged Prostate Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a medical condition identified by the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland in males. The prostate gland, located right below the bladder surrounding the urethra, provides nourishment to the sperms in males. As they get older, the gland increases in size. While common…
Cystoscopy is a medical procedure used to diagnose and treat urinary tract problems in patients. In this procedure, the urologist uses a tool (cystoscope) to view the insides of the bladder and the urethra. A cystoscope is a thin, lighted tube with a camera and lens. It is inserted in the urethra to reach the…
What is Testicular Pain? Testicular pain refers to pain or discomfort in one or both testicles. It can range from a dull ache to intense and sharp pain or noticeable enlargement of the scrotum. Common signs could be – enlargement of the scrotum, swelling and redness, persistent aching and throbbing pain, nausea or vomiting, presence…
What is Urethral Stricture? Urethral stricture is a scar tissue that causes urethral narrowing. When a scar from sweeling, injury or infection blocks or slows down the flow of the urine in urethra, it is known as urethral stricture. This can cause extreme discomfort while urinating as well as slows down the flow of urine…
What is Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)? A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system (kidneys, bladder, ureters or urethra), usually caused by bacteria entering the urethra. Most common symptoms include painful and frequent urination, lower abdominal pain and cloudy and smelly urine. What is Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection…
Kidney stones are hardened lumps of crystalised minerals that deposit in the kidneys. They can be formed anywhere in the urinary tract, from the ureter to urethra or the urinary bladder. They may be caused due to several reasons such as – dehydration, infection, UTIs, diseases or genetic disorders. Common symptoms of kidney stones include…
What are Bladder Stones? Bladder stones are hardened lumps of minerals which form inside the urinary bladder, often due to holding of urine discharge or not emptying it completely while passing. These are solid calculi or crystalised minerals in the urine that deposit over time. The minerals in the residual urine, present in the bladder,…
What is Ureteroscopy? Ureteroscopy is a commonly performed outpatient medical procedure, used to diagnose and treat kidney stones located in the ureter or the kidney. It involves the use of a thin, flexible, lighted instrument known as a ‘ureteroscope’, which is gently passed through the urinary tract to reach the stone. The procedure does not…
