Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a disorder that often affects men as they age, is the swelling of the prostate gland. Some people may experience urinary retention due to pressure from an enlarged prostate gland that is pressing on the urethra. It implies that the bladder’s capacity to empty is reduced and may also lead to…
Prostate cancer is a common type of cancer in men. It is cancer that starts in the prostate gland, which is a part of the male reproductive system. The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped gland located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The prostate gland produces semen, which transports it during ejaculation.…
Kidney Stones Treatment Kidney stones are treated based on their size, location and what type they are. Small kidney stones often pass through the urinary tract without any treatment. If a small kidney stone can be passed, it can be caught for a lab test to know it’s type and decide on further preventive treatment. Larger kidney stones or kidney…
Stages of Passing a Kidney Stone A kidney stone can stay inside the kidney for long, before it breaks free and passes down. Stones may pass on their own without any symptoms over a period of few days to few weeks. Red, pink or brown colour to the urine, which is normal may be observed during the…
Pain is the most common symptom of kidney stones and unfortunately, it is not subtle or tolerable pain. The pain that comes with stones migrating from the kidney through the ureters is excruciating. kidney stone pain is often described as flank pain that begins beneath the rib cage and travels down toward the testicles in…
Carbonated drinks and Kidney stones Carbonated drinks such as Coca-cola, Pepsi and their variants have negative effects along with their “refreshingly great taste”. They are linked with diseases like diabetes, hypertension and most importantly causing chronic kidney diseases. Carbonated beverages even if it is regular or sugar-free / diet / 0 calories hurt have negative…
Kidney stone pain can be crippling in nature. But, how to diagnose kidney stones if you suspect one correctly? Well, I have briefly outlined the various symptoms that a kidney stone causes. Severe pain on the sides Kidney stones cause severe pain on the sides or flanks. This pain can radiate downwards into the groin region as…
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