Urology

Probably at least one time in your life, you heard the phrase “bladder stones”. But what does it mean, how serious is this condition, and what is the treatment? Bladder stones are clumps of mineralized masses of various sizes found in the bladder. They can lead to the development of some complications such as infections […]

A common problem that older men face is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or simply an enlargement of their prostate gland. Prostatic hyperplasia causes unpleasant urinary symptoms of different severity that progressively worsen as time passes. BPH symptoms Common BPH symptoms manifest by frequent need for urination at night (nocturia), frequent urination and urgent needs, difficulty […]

If you have any kidney stone symptoms, it’s better to see a doctor and perform diagnostic tests.Standard kidney diagnostic tests include: Urine testing.  A urine collection test may show that your levels of stone-preventing substances are too low or that your levels of stone-forming minerals are too high.  Blood testing. Via blood test, the doctor can check […]

Various conditions might lower the quality of life in older adults. One such problem is urinary incontinence (UI). UI is any involuntary leakage of urine. It affects about 30-60% of women and 10-35% of men aged 65 years and older. It can often be cured or controlled. Therefore, it is crucial to seek medical care […]