Patients suffering from various urological problems often have many questions. Whatever you have in mind in terms of prevention, prevention, treatment, symptoms and subsequent care of such diseases and conditions – please, do not hesitate to consult your doctor.
For your convenience and for better orientation in what seems to be endless string of articles over the web, our team here at MediKa.bg has prepared a short, but informative list of answers to some of the most common questions that our colleagues – medical doctors, specialists and general practitioners – have to answer on a daily basis in their practice.
Warning! The information referred to in this article (and other materials on this site) does not replace consultation with a physician and carrying out the necessary tests to determine the diagnosis and treatment.
Infertility
What is infertility?
Infertility is defined by inability to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term after trying to conceive for at least 12 months.
Is infertility a “men’s problem”?
Infertility is a complex medical problem in which about 35% is dependent on the health of men, 35% depends on the health of the woman. In many cases problems were reported with both partners or sometimes the medical reason for infertility can not be definitely determined.
Kidneys
What exactly is the cancer of the kidneys?
Kidney cancer is a benign or malignant cell formation (i.e., tumor) in the kidney - renal cell carcinoma.
If the tumor is only in the kidney without being spread to other organs, the disease is defined as a localized cancer of the kidney. In some cases, the tumor spreads outside the kidney - in the surrounding tissues, veins, in the adrenal gland or to the lymph nodes. In such cases, experts call that condition a metastatic disease.
How common is kidney cancer in men?
The number of male patients likely to be diagnosed with kidney cancer greater than in women. The risk is even more increased in age between 60 and 70 years.
What is hydronephrosis?
Hydronephrosis is a condition known as kidney blockage. Stagnant urine in kidneys is dangerous and has long-term health effects since it can severely damage the kidneys.
Hydronephrosis is not a disease itself, but a condition that may be caused by different diseases of the urinary system. A common cause of this condition is kidney stones.
Prostate Cancer
Is prostate cancer an emergency?
Prostate cancer is a slow-growing tumorous malignancy in the prostate gland are. The average time to double the size of a tumor found in of the prostate gland is more than two years, so it is not exactly an emergency in most cases. One should not underestimate preventive medical check-ups. From statistical studies it is clear that in cases of death caused by this type of cancer, the average time from diagnosis to lethal 12 years. In this sense, prostate cancer is not a medical emergency, but a disease that should be actively treated. Early diagnosis is crucial because the disease occurs 'silently' with no obvious symptoms in the early stages.
Urological problems
How dangerous is blood in the urine?
The presence of blood in urine (hematuria) itself is not a diagnosis or a specific disease, but rather a symptom that occurs in a number of diseases.
What are the causes of blood in the urine?
It is normal to detect a few red blood cells in urine. However the raise of the blood levels in urine is often due to problems with the urinary excretion system. It includes the kidneys, the urethra, bladder, prostate.
Treatment, tests and research
What is cystoscopy?
Cystoscopy is a routine endoscopic examination in urology. Small monitoring device is placed in the urethra (cystoscope). Cystoscopy is connected with fiber optic monitoring system, which enters through the urethra and allows the physician to perform a detailed observation of the lining of the bladder.
What is a rectal examination?
A rectal exam or rectal touche is a routine medical examination, which enables the diagnosis of various problems with the prostate and structures located in the pelvis. It is held by insertion of the finger of a physician in the rectum. Doctors check the size and texture of the prostate gland, which is located in this area. Digital rectal examination is an essential part of screening for various diseases of the prostate gland in male patients, but can be used in gynecological examinations as well to study the uterus and ovaries in female patients.
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