Andrologist
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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
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Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Symptoms UTI types Organ involved Symptoms Kidney (acute pyelonephritis/renal abscess/pyonephrosis/emphysematous pyelonephritis) Flank pain on involved side Fever with chills Nausea Vomiting Tenderness on palpation Bladder (cystitis) Lower abdominal pain Frequent small volume urination Burning micturition Blood in urine Prostate (Prostatitis/abscess) Fever with chills Burning micturition Pus in urine Urethra (Urethritis) Pus discharge Burning micturition Causes… Continue reading
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Varicocele – commonest cause of male infertility
What is a varicocele? Varicocele is the abnormal dilatation of testicular veins which become tortuous and enlarged. This condition is mostly present on the left side. How does varicocele develop? Testis blood return through testicular vein requires a valve mechanism to prevent the backflow of blood. The incompetence of this valvular mechanism leads to… Continue reading
Dr Varinder Attri - Urologist, Andrologist and Laparoscopic surgeon 