WHAT ARE KIDNEY STONES? Kidney stones, also known as renal calculi, are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys. There are many possible causes of kidney stones. Diet, obesity, supplement and/or medication intake or other medical…
WHAT ARE BLADDER STONES? Bladder stones are hard masses of minerals in the bladder. They form when the minerals in concentrated urine crystallize. This can happen when you have problems emptying the bladder. SYMPTOMS OF BLADDER STONES Symptoms of bladder…
WHAT IS NOCTURIA? Nocturia is the excessive urination at night. Waking up 2 or more times at night to urinate is indicative of nocturia SYMPTOMS OF NOCTURIA People who have nocturia wakes up 2 or more times at night to…
WHAT IS URINARY TRACT INFECTION? Urinary tract infection is an infection in any part of the urinary system. When it affects the lower urinary tract, it is known as cystitis, a bladder infection. When it affects the upper urinary tract,…
WHAT ARE PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS? Pelvic floor disorders refers to a group of disorders that can present with urinary symptoms, bowel, sexual dysfunction and/or pain. The pelvic floor consists of a system of muscles and ligaments and provides anatomical support…
WHAT IS AN OVERACTIVE BLADDER? Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition which is characterized by urinary urgency and may lead to involuntary loss of urine. Although more commonly seen in women and the elderly, men and younger people can have…
WHAT IS URINARY INCONTINENCE? Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine and may feel like a loss of bladder control. It occurs more often in women than in men especially after childbirth and menopause. It is also common among…
WHAT IS PROSTATE CANCER SURVIVORSHIP? Most men affected are still in the prime of their life. Fortunately, for them there is now help available. Life after treatment for cancer is termed “cancer survivorship”. Cancer survivorship is often under-recognized. It can…
WHAT IS A URETHRAL STRICTURE? Urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra or external pee pipe, which is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body when we urinate. This issue is more commonly seen…
WHAT IS VASECTOMY? Vasectomy is a procedure which involves the cutting off of small tubes in the scrotum that carry sperm. It is also known as male sterilisation. A vasectomy blocks or cuts each vas deferens (two tubes through which…
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