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Testicular Torsion: Diagnosis and Treatment

Testicular Torsion: Diagnosis and Treatment Testicular torsion is a condition in which the spermatic cord is not able to carry blood to testicles. The cord may become twisted due to defects in the connective tissue in the scrotum. An injury to the scrotum may also cause torsion of the testicles, resulting in swelling. Some men […]

Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis

Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis This is a condition which is very rare and results in repeated bacterial infections within the prostate; which is the small gland found beneath a man’s bladder. Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis Causes This condition is caused by a bacterial infection which may result from E. coli, chlamydia, gonorrhea or the bacteria which causes a urinary […]

Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms | Treatment

Interstitial Cystitis Also known as painful bladder syndrome, interstitial cystitis is a condition that causes increased bladder pressure, bladder pain and pelvic pain. The pain can range from mild, all the way to severe. In a normal body, when the body’s bladder becomes full, it sends a signal that it is time to urinate. This […]

Types of Urinary Incontinence

Types of Urinary Incontinence Urinary incontinence can be very inconvenient for those who have it. Essentially, it is the accidental leakage of urine that impacts millions of people around the world. Most of those who deal with it are women, and there are several different types of urinary incontinence to be aware of. Stress […]

Flu and Pneumonia Prevention

Flu and Pneumonia Prevention As we get into the winter season, the flu becomes more common and an ever present danger. While people worry about Ebola, the flu is much more likely to spread and it kills thousands of people a year, every year. The flu, back in 1918-19, killed roughly 25 million people. […]

Risk Factors for Calcium Stones

Risk Factors for Calcium Stones Calcium stones can prove to be a serious, and painful, problem. Also called kidney stones, they are small-sized, deposits which are hard and develop in the kidneys from minerals and acid salts. They have many causes, but generally they are caused when urine becomes too highly concentrated with minerals, allowing […]

Acute Bacterial Prostatitis

Acute Bacterial Prostatitis Prostatitis is a condition in which the number of inflammatory cells in the prostate suddenly increases. The bacteria causing acute bacterial prostatitis also cause sexually transmitted diseases and urinary tract infections. Such bacteria may include E Coli, Klebsiella, and Proteus. From the urethra, infection can affect the prostate and further spread downward […]

Genitourinary Prolapse

Genitourinary Prolapse As its name suggests, genitourinary prolapse is a condition in which one or more pelvic organs drop down into the vagina. The pelvic organs may include rectum, bladder, uterus, vaginal vault, or small/large bowel. The descent can affect the uterus, vaginal vault, and anterior, posterior vaginal walls and cause discomfort in the vagina. […]

Urinary Incontinence Symptoms

Urinary Incontinence Symptoms Inability to hold urine despite voluntary effort or leakage of urine before you reach the toilet is clinically defined as urinary incontinence. The severity of symptoms vary significantly, depending upon the cause, severity and associated symptoms. Urinary incontinence is more common in females. According to a new study (1), about 30 to […]

CONDYLOMA (HPV-Human Papilloma Virus)

Condyloma (HPV-Human Papilloma Virus) The most common STD (sexually transmitted disease) is the human papilloma virus or HPV which is three times more common than herpes. It is most common in men and women between the ages of 20 and 40. It is estimated that one in every ten Americans-men and women-will have the HPV […]

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