Andrologist
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Short Frenulum (Tight Frenulum, Frenulum Breve)
What is frenulum ? Frenulum is the elastic fold of skin that joins the underside of the glans of the penis with the inner surface of the foreskin. What are risks of having short frenulum ? A short frenulum (also called frenulum breve) is when the frenulum is so short in length that there is restriction in free and… Continue reading
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Tight foreskin/Phimosis – causes, symptoms and treatment
What is phimosis ? Phimosis is inability to completely retract the prepuce, otherwise called foreskin. This inability to retract is physiological and normal in children upto 3-4 years of age. Read how phimosis is different from short frenulum Short Frenulum (Tight Frenulum, Frenulum Breve) What are the causes of phimosis ? It can be congenital (present… Continue reading
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NOCTURIA- is it sign of prostate disease in men ?
Global Polyuria – Patient passes more urine during day time as well. Causes include uncontrolled blood sugars, diabetes insipidus (lack of vasopressin hormone). Nocturnal polyuria – patient passes more urine only during night-time. Various reasons for increased urine output at night include congestive cardiac failure, varicose veins, sleep apnea, swelling lower limbs, drinking lot of… Continue reading
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Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting)
Nocturnal enuresis or bedwetting is intermittent night-time urinary incontinence. Relatively common in children. 5-10% of children at seven year of age may continue to have bedwetting. Primary – when child has never been dry for at least six months. Secondary – when child initially achieved dry period of more than six… Continue reading
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Ten tips to improve urological health
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 holding… Continue reading
Dr Varinder Attri - Urologist, Andrologist and Laparoscopic surgeon 