Dr. Elist | Health Blog by Dr. James J. Elist, Dr. Elist's Health Blog

What is bladder prolapse?

What is bladder prolapse? The bladder is a hollow muscular organ that is held in place by the muscles of the pelvic floor, which form a sling or hammock. With age and childbirth, the muscles of the pelvic floor can stretch or become weak, which allows the bladder to drop. The bladder then bulges out […]

Common Women Urology Problems

Common Women Urology Problems Urological problems are widespread. Women tend to experience more problems with the urinary tract more often than men for several reasons. Pregnancy causes the uterus to put pressure on the bladder, which can cause urological problems. A history of gynecologic surgeries, menopause, and obesity can also lead to urological problems. The female […]

Sexual Identity and Orientation

Sexual Identity and Orientation Sexuality and sexual orientation is a complicated topic and doesn’t always appear as crystal clear as it may seem or usually understood. In simple words, although it is pretty easy to identify people based on their physiological gender; it is often challenging to categorize individuals based on their sexual orientation or […]

Common male urology problems

Common male urology problems Urological problems encompass a variety of conditions that relate to the process of carrying urine in and out of the body, namely the bladder and the genitals. Urology problems can cause anything from discomfort to infertility. As men age, the prostate may become inflamed or enlarged. The most common symptoms of […]

Sexual and Urologic Problems of Diabetes

Sexual and Urologic Problems of Diabetes Sexual and urologic problems happen to most people as they age. Those with diabetes often see earlier or more complicated sexual or urologic problems because diabetes can damage the blood vessels and nerves. Keeping diabetes under control, including blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure under control can help ward […]

How Does BPH affects Urination?

How Does BPH affects Urination? Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized male gland that plays a vital role in the reproduction process. The primary role of prostate gland is to secrete a fluid (also known as prostatic fluid) to protect and transport sperms from seminal vesicles into the urethra at the time of ejaculation. In […]

Women’s Most Common Urology Issues Facing 50’s

Women’s Most Common Urology Issues Facing 50’s The remodeling and rejuvenation capacity of the body suffers a great deal with advancing age. Needless to say that slowing regeneration of tissues and immune mediated changes can greatly compromise the overall health and wellness in individuals. Experts and healthcare professionals regard 50 years as a big milestone […]

Urethral stricture disease

Urethral stricture disease Urethral stricture is a condition characterized by the appearance of scars in and around the urethra. This scarring of urethra narrows the tube which obstructs the normal flow of urine. The condition is more commonly found in men than women, and can result due to significant inflammation, trauma or infectious agent. The […]

7 Healthy Habits for Great Skin

7 Healthy Habits for Great Skin Human skin is the most extensive organ that covers or protects our delicate tissues from external toxins and pathogens. Healthcare providers strongly believe that optimal care of skin is mandatory to maintain overall health and wellness. But it is noteworthy that chronic or extensive exposure to hazardous agents may […]

Men’s Most Common Urinary Issues Facing 50’s

Men’s Most Common Urinary Issues Facing 50’s Advancing age is known to affect the integrity and health of all biological tissues; thereby aggravating the risk of a variety of disorders and illnesses in individuals. It is imperative to mention that immune defense mechanisms of the body also declines with physiological aging, which is why healthcare […]

Pages

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137