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When to see a doctor for erectile dysfunction: A guide for men

While occasional difficulty maintaining an erection is normal, frequent or persistent erectile dysfunction can have a significant impact on quality of life and signal a more serious health problem. This article explains what is erectile dysfunction, its potential causes, when to see a doctor, and the treatment options available that can help.

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UroLift vs. Rezum: Revolutionary treatments for BPH relief and long-term health

In this article here, renowned consultant urologist, Mr Matthew Liew, discusses UroLift and Rezum as effective treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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PSA and concerns about prostate cancer

One of the major symptoms of prostate cancer is the prostate getting bigger. However, not every case of prostate enlargement suggests or leads to cancer – sometimes, the prostate increases in size on its own as time goes by, in a phenomenon called benign prostate enlargement (BPE). An enlarged prostate will produce a prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a type of protein that will be present in the blood, regardless of the cause of the enlargement. In this article, a consultant urologist explains more about the relationship between PSA and prostate cancer concerns.

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Understanding upper tract urothelial cancer

A leading consultant urologist helps us to understand upper tract urothelial cancer, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Jean Mcdonald
20.11.24
Urologia

Kidney stones: the need-to-know guide

Kidney stones, also called renal calculi or nephroliths, are formed when excess minerals and salts in the body build up and become crystalline hard deposits. They can be caused by not drinking enough water and other fluids, or because of certain medical conditions that cause an aggregation of these substances in urine. Miss Jean McDonald, a celebrated urologist, shares the causes of the phenomenon and the available options for treatment.

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The diagnosis of prostate cancer and identification of correct treatments

Prostate cancer usually develops over many years, and tends to have no external symptoms until the prostate becomes big enough to disrupt urination and sexual function. During this time, the cancer may spread to organs in other parts of the body, which is why it is ideal to get diagnosed as early as possible to develop a treatment plan that adequately addresses the spread and severity. In this article, a consultant urological surgeon shares all about how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated.

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What is a high PSA level, and why does it matter?

For many men, a routine blood test may reveal a high PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level, which can lead to concern and questions. PSA is a protein produced by both normal and cancerous cells in the prostate gland, and its levels can be measured to assess prostate health. While a high PSA level may be concerning, it doesn’t necessarily mean cancer. A leading urologist explains what a high PSA level could indicate and the potential next steps can provide clarity.

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Seeing red? Speak up about blood in the urine

Noticing blood in your urine, medically known as haematuria, can be a distressing experience. This can manifest as a change in urine colour, often turning it pink, red or brown. It can be alarming, but it’s important to know that having haematuria doesn’t indicate a serious health issue for the majority of people. Here to provide a guide to haematuria symptoms, causes and treatment is leading consultant urological surgeon Mr Nicholas Raison, who also discusses what’s involved in a typical consultation with him.

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Mr Michael Wanis
08.11.24
Urologia

Cutting through with Aquablation.

Aquablation is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses high-pressure water jets to resect any excess tissue of the prostate. It is a new technology that is changing how men can get treatment for benign prostate enlargement (BPE). In this article, a consultant urologist explains this technique in further detail.

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Ms Sameena Muzaffar
04.11.24
Urologia

What you need to know about interstitial cystitis

If it hurts or burns when you urinate, and you find that you need to urinate more frequently, you might think you have a urinary tract infection (UTI), but it is possible that you might have interstitial cystitis (IC) instead. Here to explain this condition in this article is a leading obstetrician and gynaecologist.

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