urology
Urology: Comprehensive care for the urinary tract and male reproductive system, promoting urological health.
What is Enlarged Prostate?
The prostate is a small gland, usually about the size of a walnut, that is situated just below the bladder and above the penis.[1] The urethra passes through the prostate, which produces fluid that is mixed with sperm to create…
What is Bladder Cancer?
Bladder cancer is common cancer that usually develops in the bladder lining. In some cases, it may spread into the bladder muscle. This condition is the ninth most common cancer, occurring more often in men than women. Men are about…
What is Urinary Tract Infection?
A urinary tract infection, often referred to as a UTI or urine infection, is an infection of the urinary system. Usually, a urinary tract infection is caused by bacteria from the anal or genital region spreading to the bladder.[1] If…
What is Urinary Incontinence (UI)?
A person who is affected by urinary incontinence (UI), loses control of their urinary sphincter, the two muscles which control the passage of urine into the bladder, resulting in involuntary leakage of urine. UI is a symptom of other conditions,…
What is Prostatectomy (Prostate Surgery)?
A prostatectomy is a major procedure, carried out by a urological surgeon (urologist), in which all or part of the prostate gland is removed in men. It can be ordered by your doctor to treat prostate cancer and as part…
What is Testicular Torsion?
Testicular torsion describes a condition in which a testicle becomes twisted within the scrotum, causing the blood supply to the testicle to become blocked. Without sufficient blood flow, the testicle can die due to lack of oxygen and, in severe…
What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland (a gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in men). The condition is sometimes also called benign enlargement of the prostate (BEP), in cases where the enlarged prostate…
What Is Bacterial Prostatitis?
Bacterial prostatitis Bacterial prostatitis is a condition in which a bacterial infection develops in the prostate gland. The prostate is a gland that sits under the bladder and forms the first part of the urethra (the tube that carries urine…