UTI
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PSA test
What is PSA ? PSA (Prostate specific antigen) is a protein hormone secreted exclusively by prostate gland in our body. It is secreted mainly into semen and small amount get into blood and detected by PSA test. Why PSA test is done ? PSA test determine level of PSA in bloodstream. It is done mainly Continue reading
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Painful ejaculation or painful orgasm- causes, diagnosis and treatment
What is painful ejaculation or painful orgasm ? Pain before onset of ejaculation or during ejaculation is termed as painful ejaculation. It can be dull or sharp pain and can involve the scrotum, penis root or shaft or perineal region. Pain can persist for few minutes to hours and person can have pain with urination Continue reading
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Guide to chronic prostatitis: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
What is prostate gland ? Prostate is a walnut sized reproductive gland present below the bladder in all men. Urethra (urinary passage) passes through it. Its function is to provide nutrition to the sperms. What is prostatitis ? Prostatitis means that you have inflammation of your prostate gland. Prostatitis can present in short time duration Continue reading
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8 tips to prevent recurrent kidney stone formation
Adequate fluid intake – Drinking plenty of oral liquids helps in reducing the chances of stone formation. It is estimated that nearly 50% of stone formations is due to less liquid intake. More concentrated urine leads to less dissolution of salts in it and thus leading to high chances of urinary stone formation. One should 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 