By Mr Rajesh Kavia
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How to treat urge incontinence
Do you frequently have a sudden, strong urge to urinate? You may be suffering from urge incontinence! Top urologist Mr Rajesh B.C Kavia is an expert in overactive bladder symptom and recommends lifestyle changes or treatment options to help alleviate the condition...
By Mr Marc Laniado
08.11.18
Urology
Can I prevent prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer is on the rise in the UK, with 47,700 men diagnosed each year. With so many men affected, we asked prostate cancer expert Mr Marc Laniado if there’s anything you can do to reduce your own risk – and whether it’s worth having regular check-ups.
By Mr Sachin Malde
02.11.18
Urology
Benign prostate enlargement vs. prostatitis: what’s the difference?
Aside from prostate cancer, two of the commonest conditions to affect the prostate glands are prostatitis and benign prostate enlargement. Leading urologist Mr Sachin Malde explains the difference between both and when to see a doctor.
By Mr Marc Laniado
25.10.18
Urology
How common are prostate problems – and how do I know if I’m affected?
Prostate problems are very common, particularly among older men. But can they affect younger men as well? Is it something that can run in the family? And how would you know if there was something wrong? Here to answer our questions is Marc Laniado, a highly-experienced prostate cancer specialist working in Harley Street, London.
By Mr Andrew Ballaro
19.10.18
Urology
The long and short of ureteroscopy
If you have kidney stones, what’s the best way to treat it? Leading consultant urologist Mr Andrew Ballaro explains what a ureteroscopy involves, and when it is preferable to other treatments for kidney stones.
By Mr Keng Jin Ng
08.10.18
Urology
Breaking down kidney stones with laser
Kidney stones are quite common. One in every 20 people develop them at some point in their life. They are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys. Often they are small enough to pass on their own, however sometimes intervention is necessary if they are too large, the pain is too great to wait for the stone to pass, the stone is affecting kidney function or the stone is causing too much pain.
By Mr Richard Hindley
08.10.18
Urology
Rezūm – the latest in BPH treatment
When you talk about prostate problems, your mind usually jumps straight to cancer. However, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common prostate condition which can affect urination and leads to urinary tract infections (UTIs). Luckily, there are several treatment options, including the revolutionary Rezūm treatment. We turned to expert urologist Professor Richard Graham Hindley to answer our questions:
By Miss Jean McDonald
26.09.18
Urology
What is interstitial cystitis? Ask an expert!
What does it mean if it hurts or burns when you pee? Do you need to go to the toilet more often than usual? Leading female urologist Miss Jean McDonald is here to explain interstitial cystitis (IC) and how it differs from a urinary tract infection.
By Professor Saad Amer
25.09.18
Urology
What happens when I see the doctor about pelvic pain?
Pelvic pain can afflict many women and getting the right diagnosis can be challenging given that there are many potential causes. Professor Saad Amer, a leading gynaecologist, explains the process of getting a dignosis for pelvic pain, detailing the tests required and the possible causes.
By Miss Jean McDonald
10.09.18
Urology
What's the best way to treat a UTI - and can you treat it yourself?
What can cause fever, pain, and problems peeing? And can cranberry juice solve the problem? Expert urologist Miss Jean McDonald explains everything you need to know about urinary tract infections.
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