Urologist – Page 3 – Dr Varinder Attri – Urologist and Andrologist

Ten signs and symptoms of low testosterone levels in adults

Sexual symptoms – Most prominent symptom, Decreased erections, loss of erectile function (erectile dysfunction), decreased semen volume, decreased frequency of ejaculations Hair loss Cognitive symptoms – Low mood, low sexual desire, memory impairement, sleep disturbances, concentration difficulties, decreased motivation Reduced muscle mass, increase in body fat Decreased physical strength/activity, decreased energy Increased risk of heartContinue reading “Ten signs and symptoms of low testosterone levels in adults”

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 andContinue reading “Short Frenulum (Tight Frenulum, Frenulum Breve)”

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 (presentContinue reading “Tight foreskin/Phimosis – causes, symptoms and treatment”

NOCTURIA

Nocturia is waking up more than once in night for urinating after going to sleep. Waking up more than once at night for urinating leads to sleeplessness, fatigue, poor concentration daytime, anxiety etc. Nocturia can be due to increased urinary frequency at night-time or increased urine production at night (Global or Nocturnal polyuria). Global PolyuriaContinue reading “NOCTURIA”

Prostate enlargement diagnosis

Prostate enlargement diagnosis starts with the history and examination of the patient. Symptoms are scored to assess the severity of disease. (Read symptoms of prostate enlargement at BPH (Enlarged prostate) Symptoms). Per rectal examination in office room gives the initial clue to the enlargement of prostate. Since the urinary symptoms are not exclusive for prostate enlargementContinue reading “Prostate enlargement diagnosis”