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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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The prostate gland in a man begins to grow in size on reaching 25 years of age quite naturally, and this is known as benign prostatic hyperplasia abbreviated as BPH. Now the problem arises when the enlargement of the prostate is more than normal.
In men, the urine flows through the urethra from the bladder. An abnormally enlarged prostate blocks the flow of urine through the urethra. The cells of the prostate slowly multiply to cause it to enlarge. This puts pressure on the urethra ther...more
In men, the urine flows through the urethra from the bladder. An abnormally enlarged prostate blocks the flow of urine through the urethra. The cells of the prostate slowly multiply to cause it to enlarge. This puts pressure on the urethra ther...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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One of the most common problems faced by ageing men is benign prostatic hypertrophy. Prostate is the gland at the base of the urethra near the bladder and when it enlarges it can lead to symptoms, mostly related to urination.
Frequent urge to pass urine
Prolonged urination
Frequent nocturnal visits to the toilet
Intermittent urination
Difficulty to start urinating
Inability to completely empty the bladder
Urinary tract infections
Blood in urine
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Frequent urge to pass urine
Prolonged urination
Frequent nocturnal visits to the toilet
Intermittent urination
Difficulty to start urinating
Inability to completely empty the bladder
Urinary tract infections
Blood in urine
T...more
Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip
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What is prostate dysfunction?
Prostate dysfunction, also known as prostate disease, is a general term referring to any abnormality or disorder in the prostate gland which can affect both men and women. Prostate diseases may be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Prostate dysfunction affects the physical and mental health of an individual due to its involvement in urination, ejaculation, sexual pleasure and other important bodily functions.
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Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip
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1. Dr. Anjan das
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/kolkata/doctor/dr-anjan-das-urologist ;
Mch (urology), Ms. (general surgery)
28 years experience 700 - 1000 at clinic
Dr. Anjan das is an esteemed urologist who has both a master of chirurgery (mch) degree in urology, and a master of surgery (ms) degree in general surgery, from the famous pgi in chandigarh. His knowledge includes the diagnosis, therapy, and management of disorders affecting the ...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Prostate specific antigen, which is more commonly known by its acronym, psa, is a protein that can be produced by both normal and cancer cells in your prostate gland. It is normal if psa is found in small amounts in your blood and semen. However, unusually high levels of psa can be a sign of something serious, such as prostate cancer.
Prostate-specific antigen (psa) tests are usually blood tests that measure the level of psa in your blood. It must be noted that eleva...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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1. Dr. K. N. Srikanth
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/bangalore/doctor/dr-k-n-srikanth-general-surgeon ;
Mbbs, Ms. - general surgery, frcs - general surgery
35 years experience 250 - 500 at clinic 300 online
He has a great educational background and extensive clinical experience as a doctor. He is a highly renowned laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon having 35 years of experience in his field and a reputed name in the local area of bangalor...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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क्या है पीएसए
प्रोस्टेट-स्पेसिफिक एंटीजन, या पीएसए, पुरुषों में प्रोस्टेट सेल द्वारा उत्पादित प्रोटीन होती है।रक्त में मौजूद पीएसए की मात्रा को मापने के लिए पीएसए स्क्रीनिंग उपकरण का प्रयोग किया जाता है। इससे पीएसए के ऊंचे स्तर का पता चलता है। पीएसए का उच्च स्तर कई चिकित्सा और गैर-चिकित्सा स्थितियों की ओर इशारा कर सकता है।
यहां ध्यान देने योग्य बात है कि उच्च पीएसए स्तर अपने आप में कैंसर की डायगनोसिस नहीं है। इसके लिए कुछ पुष्ट धारणा बनाने के लिए आगे के मूल्यांकन की आवश्यकता है। इन ...more
प्रोस्टेट-स्पेसिफिक एंटीजन, या पीएसए, पुरुषों में प्रोस्टेट सेल द्वारा उत्पादित प्रोटीन होती है।रक्त में मौजूद पीएसए की मात्रा को मापने के लिए पीएसए स्क्रीनिंग उपकरण का प्रयोग किया जाता है। इससे पीएसए के ऊंचे स्तर का पता चलता है। पीएसए का उच्च स्तर कई चिकित्सा और गैर-चिकित्सा स्थितियों की ओर इशारा कर सकता है।
यहां ध्यान देने योग्य बात है कि उच्च पीएसए स्तर अपने आप में कैंसर की डायगनोसिस नहीं है। इसके लिए कुछ पुष्ट धारणा बनाने के लिए आगे के मूल्यांकन की आवश्यकता है। इन ...more
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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Cancer is the most dangerous disease noticeable throughout the world. The most common type of cancer that affects men is prostate cancer. Prostate is a small exocrine gland situated directly below the bladder and in front of the rectum. This is gland is approximately in size of a walnut and plays an important role in production of a milky fluid during orgasm of sex in which the semen travels. During the climax stage of the prostate gland is forced to push the fluid and remove the semen out of th...more
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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The prostate, a small walnut-shaped gland located under the bladder. Its main function is to add fluid to the semen produced by the reproductive system. It does not cause any problems in men until later in life when it begins to grow. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH can affect some men, but you can reduce your risk of this condition.
Risk factors for BPH
Knowing and understanding factors that cause BPH will help you avoid or reduce your risk of this condition. In addition to age...more
Risk factors for BPH
Knowing and understanding factors that cause BPH will help you avoid or reduce your risk of this condition. In addition to age...more
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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One of the most common issues with old age in men is the enlarged prostate. Any difficulty with urination (no constant stream, difficulty initiating, or incomplete emptying of the bladder for instance), and the first suspect is an enlarged prostate. These symptoms are followed by a digital rectal exam to check for an enlarged prostate. Once confirmed, the next step is to check for levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA). If both the exam and the PSA are positive, it could mean prostate cancer....more
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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Vaginal Vault Prolapse is the condition where the upper portion of the vagina may lose its normal shape and drop or sag down into the vaginal canal or maybe even outside the vagina. This may occur after a hysterectomy or even simultaneously with uterine prolapse.
The treatment of vaginal vault prolapse varies with the severity and extremity of your symptoms. Your health care provider may suggest medications and physical therapy to treat your condition if you feel that the prolapse is n...more
The treatment of vaginal vault prolapse varies with the severity and extremity of your symptoms. Your health care provider may suggest medications and physical therapy to treat your condition if you feel that the prolapse is n...more
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia(BPH) is the enlargement of the prostate gland which can lead to other serious problems of the urinary tract, bladder, and kidneys.
It might be the result of an infection of the urinary tract or a scar in the bladder from an earlier surgery. Prostrate inflammation or urethral narrowing can also cause an enlargement of the gland. Kidney or bladder stones may also be responsible for prostate enlargement.
Age also plays a role in the enlargement of the ...more
It might be the result of an infection of the urinary tract or a scar in the bladder from an earlier surgery. Prostrate inflammation or urethral narrowing can also cause an enlargement of the gland. Kidney or bladder stones may also be responsible for prostate enlargement.
Age also plays a role in the enlargement of the ...more
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