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TwitterWe have all heard of yeast infection itching and we automatically assume that it’s strictly a lady’s malady and has nothing to do with the manly part of the society. Alas, yeast infection in men does happen and more often that we might all realize. Have you ever experienced jock and rectal itching, sensitivity and [...]
Articles About Urology
Urethral Catheterization: Pros and Cons
Urethral catheterization is a routine procedure performed with a thin plastic tube inserted via urethra into the bladder for the purpose of urine drainage, obtaining a sterile urine specimen or instilling medications or irrigations into the urinary tract. Urethral catheterizations are categorized into one time use, referred to as intermittent, or for long term use, [...]
7 Things You Need to Know About Enlarged Prostate Surgery
Prostate is a male reproductive system gland located below the bladder right in front of the rectum. During ejaculation prostate secretes a fluid-like substance with a slightly alkali composition intended to make acidic vaginal environment more hospitable to the sperm. As the male ages, the presence of male hormone testosterone decreases and the levels of [...]
7 Ways to Deal with Bladder Leakage
Bladder leakage affects both men and women and has a lot of underlying causes. Women tend to develop more bladder leakage problems due to a weak bladder associated with hormonal changes, pregnancies, childbirth and aging. There are a lot of fine mechanisms that control the process of bladder release like pelvic and bladder muscles, sphincters, [...]
Foul Smelling Urine Causes
Urine is a liquid waste product of the body’s metabolic processes composed mainly of water, soluble organic compounds and toxins. Urine of a healthy person ranges in color from clear to dark amber and has a very mild ammonia scent. If an individual is not consuming enough liquids, he can develop dark yellow urine with [...]
Dark Yellow Urine – What Are the Reasons?
Normal human urine color varies from person to person ranging from almost clear to dark amber tint. The color of the urine is affected by a pigment called urochrome. Urine odor and color depends not only on the foods and beverages we consume throughout the day but on the medications we take and underlying medical [...]
Dark Colored Urine Causes
The color and odor of a person’s urine are very important indicators of an individual’s health conditions and had once been used as a single most reliable method to diagnose multiple health conditions by doctors in the medieval times. Urine contains by-products of the metabolic processes present in the body and gives a lot of [...]
Urinary Tract Infection Antibiotics: Pros and Cons
When you suffer from symptoms of urinary tract infection, you may visit your doctor and get a prescription for urinary tract infection antibiotics
Top 10 Causes of Urinary Inconsistency
Urinary inconsistency can be caused by many things: 1. Bacterial Infections These are the main causes of UTI infections, which can cause inconsistency in urination as well as pain and burning. 2. Muscle Weakness Weakness in certain pelvic muscles can affect your urinary frequency, and the ability to eliminate your urine completely.
Cranberry Juice UTI Treatment: Pros and Cons
Cranberry juice UTI treatment has both pros and cons when it comes to treating both female and male urinary tract infection symptoms. For decades this juice has been a home remedy for any urinary problems, but especially for UTIs. There is scientific evidence that backs up the treatment properties of cranberry juice when urinary tract [...]
Unable to Urinate – What Should I Do?
If you find yourself unable to urinate even when you feel the urge to go there are some steps you can take to resolve this issue. Urinary inconsistency can occur for many reasons, and this inconsistency can range from varying amounts being released to a complete inability at all. If you are worried about your [...]
Top 10 Cloudy Urine Causes
Cloudy urine causes are numerous, and can be different in each situation. In this article we try to shed some light on most common cloudy urine causes: 1. Dehydration Dehydration is one of the most common causes of cloudy urine symptoms. When your body does not have adequate amounts of water, your urine may become [...]
Male Urinary Tract Infection – How to Treat It?
A male urinary tract infection can be common, although not as common as this infection is in women simply because of the difference in anatomy. If you have any of the symptoms of a UTI then there are some steps that you can take to eliminate this problem and stop the symptoms before they become [...]