Consume fluid intake of 2.5-3.0 litre/day in regular interval to maintain constant hydration. Drink cranberry juice to help prevent UTIs. Maintain weight in healthy range. Avoid smoking. Limit the intake of salt and caffeinated products. Empty your bladder before going to bed. Limit fluid intake 2-3 hours prior to sleep at night. Avoid prolonged holdingContinue reading “Ten tips to improve urological health”
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Absent testes in scrotum or empty scrotum (Undescended Testes/ Cryptorchidism)
Absence of either testis from its normal position in scrotum is called undescended testis. It is most common congenital abnormality found in male genitalia. Classification Congenital – Undescended testis present since birth Acquired – testis which has migrated up that has been previously noted to be present in scrotum Location wise – Inguinal (groin), Intra-abdominal,Continue reading “Absent testes in scrotum or empty scrotum (Undescended Testes/ Cryptorchidism)”
Hydrocele – common cause of scrotal swelling
Hydrocele is the accumulation of fluid inside the covering of the testis called tunica vaginalis and cause the swelling of scrotum. Hydrocele is present in newborn and disappear at around one year of age. Persistance of fluid inside the scrotum or development at later adult age due to various reasons cause this disease. Symptoms PainlessContinue reading “Hydrocele – common cause of scrotal swelling”
Male infertility
Nearly one in six couple unable to conceive after one year of marriage. Male infertility contributes nearly 40% part in the couple’s infertility. Initial evaluation consists of detailed history, physical examination for testes, vas deferens, varicocele. A simple semen analysis gives information for future direction of investigation and management. Management of infertility may include simpleContinue reading “Male infertility”
Things to know about ‘Dhat’ syndrome (Nocturnal emission/Nightfall)
What is meant by nightfall or nocturnal emission or wet dreams? Spontaneous involuntary loss of semen while the person is in sleep is called as nightfall or nocturnal emission. It is most common in young boys (adolescent age group). Is there any side effects of night fall ? There is no evidence that nightfall (wetContinue reading “Things to know about ‘Dhat’ syndrome (Nocturnal emission/Nightfall)”
Dr Varinder Attri - Urologist and Andrologist 