Andrologist
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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
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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
Dr Varinder Attri - Urologist, Andrologist and Laparoscopic surgeon 