Andrologist
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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
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Absent testes in scrotum or empty scrotum (Undescended Testes/ Cryptorchidism)
Classification Causes of undescended testis Effects of undescended testes Treatment Continue reading
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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 Painless Continue reading
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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 simple Continue reading