By Mr James Nicholl
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Urology
Carpal tunnel syndrome: warning signs, tests and common treatments
There may be warning signs in your day-to-day life which indicate the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome. Mr James Nicholl explains the various tests he commonly performs and which treatments are available for this condition.
By Mr Aza Mohammed
03.02.20
Urology
Kidney stone prevention: foods to eat and avoid
Passing a stone can be excruciating, and although kidney stones don't typically cause any damage, nobody wants to go through that more than once! Mr Aza Mohammed, a leading urological surgeon, details the small changes you can make to your diet which will prevent these stones coming back.
By Mr Jaspal Virdi
31.01.20
Urology
SpaceOAR® Hydrogel: reducing the side-effects of prostate cancer radiation therapy
SpaceOAR® Hydrogel protects the quality of life for men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Mr Jaspal Virdi, an expert urological surgeon based in Essex and Hertfordshire, details the benefits of using this absorbable implant and how it can reduce some of the unpleasant side-effects of radiation exposure allowing men to go continue their usual daily-activities during therapy.
By Mr Neil Haldar
29.01.20
Urology
Bladder cancer: risk factors & prevention
Primarily affecting those over 60, bladder cancer continues to affect over 10,000 people every year. So knowing what causes this disease can help you reduce, or even prevent it from developing. Mr Neil Halder, a leading urological surgeon based in Buckinghamshire, explains how small changes to your lifestyle can help.
By Mr Simon Brewster
20.01.20
Urology
What does blood in the urine mean for a woman?
Some foods, such as beetroot and rhubard, can make your urine turn a pinkish-red colour. Other times, it can mean you have blood in your urine indicating an underlying health problem or a small infection. Mr Simon Brewster, an Oxford-based urologist, explains in more detail what causes this in women and what treatments should be given.
By Mr Simon Brewster
14.01.20
Urology
Prostate cancer: what is the PSA test and when do I need it?
Like most cancers, detecting prostate cancer early can be the key to managing and treating it effectively. Mr Simon Brewster, a consultant urological surgeon based in Oxford, tells us what a PSA test is and what treatment you can expect after if the result shows the presence of cancer.
By Mr Rowland Rees
19.12.19
Urology
Erectile dysfunction: what is sex like with an inflatable penile prosthesis?
Erectile dysfunction can be a fairly common problem, particularly amongst older men. Whilst there are several treatment options, some cases can benefit from having a penile prosthesis inserted surgically. Mr Rowland Rees, a leading urologist and male genito-urethral surgeon, explains what is involved in this procedure and what patients can expect post-op.
By Mr Simon Brewster
19.12.19
Urology
What causes bladder control problems?
Often described as an 'overactive bladder', urinary incontinence can be an embarrassing condition and a lot of people are too ashamed to talk about their symptoms with a specialist. We sat down with Mr Simon Brewster, a consultant urologist in Oxford, while he shared with us the main causes of bladder control problems, the symptoms and which specialist you should visit to get appropriate treatment.
By Ms Charlotte Chaliha
16.12.19
Urology
Stress urinary incontinence is a common and distressing symptom that affects 25-45% of women. Risk factors include previous pregnancy, vaginal delivery, obesity, and postmenopausal status. Obstetrician and urogynaecologist in London, Ms Charlotte Chaliha talks about how to stop stress incontinence and who is more at risk.
By Mr Rowland Rees
09.12.19
Urology
Peyronie’s disease is a problem of the penis. It is caused by scar tissue, or ‘plaque’ that forms in the wall of the penis, and can cause a curvature on erection, a lump in the penis, pain, shortening and sometimes erection problems. Urologist Mr Rowland Rees talks to us about Peyronie’s disease and what can be done about it.
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