WHAT IS VARICOCELE? Varicocele is the abnormal enlargement of the veins within the loose bag of skin that holds your testicles (scrotum). This is a condition that commonly causes low sperm production and decreased sperm quality resulting in infertility. Varicoceles…
WHAT IS TESTICULAR CANCER? Testicular cancer is cancer of the testicle. It is often detected by patient noticing a lump or some swelling in the testicle. SYMPTOMS OF TESTICULAR CANCER Symptoms of testicular cancer include a lump or swelling in…
WHAT IS AN VESICOURETERAL REFLUX? Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) is the abnormal flow of urine from the bladder back up to the ureters and sometimes to the kidneys. It is a condition in which the flow of urine goes the wrong…
WHAT IS NEUROGENIC BLADDER? Neurogenic bladder is a condition where the problems associated with the nervous system affect the bladder and urination. The nervous system can be affected as a result of diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, stroke, spinal…
WHAT IS BLADDER CANCER? Bladder cancer happens when cells in the urinary bladder start growing uncontrollably. As more cancerous cells develop, they will form a tumour and could spread to other areas of the body. SYMPTOMS OF BLADDER CANCER Symptoms…
WHAT ARE URINARY STONES? Urinary stones are hard masses that form inside your kidneys. They are actually mineral deposits. They occur due to many reasons and can occur in any part of the urinary tract- from kidneys to bladder. There…
WHAT IS KIDNEY CANCER? Kidney cancer, also known as renal cancer is a disease in which kidney cells turn malignant (cancerous) and form a tumour. Renal cell carcinoma is a type of kidney cancer where the cancer of the kidney…
WHAT ARE RENAL CYSTS? Renal cysts are sacs of fluid that form in the kidneys. They are also known as “simple” cysts characterised by a thin wall and contain water-like fluid. They are fairly common and usually do not cause…
WHAT IS RAISED PSA? The PSA blood test is regularly offered as part of health screenings. PSA stands for Prostate Specific Antigen and as its name suggests, it comes from the prostate. PSA is protein made by both normal prostate…
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH)/Prostate Enlargement WHAT IS BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERPLASIA (BPH)/PROSTATE ENLARGEMENT? Benign prostate hyperplasia is the benign enlargement of the prostate gland. This is a common condition among older men. As many as 50% of men at 50 years…
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