Prostatitis – the Inflamed Prostate Gland Prostate is a small walnut shaped gland located just below the urinary bladder in men. What Does the Prostate Do? It produces semen, a secretion essential for the nourishment of sperms. The sperms are produced in the testes and stored in the epididymis. They are transported from there to […]
Medical and Surgical Management of Urinary Stones The modality of treatment for a stone would depend upon its characteristics, physical symptoms, overall health condition of the patient and the treatment options available. The location of the stone is also important. Is it in the kidney, the ureter or the bladder? U/S is done to make […]
Screening Sexually Transmitted Diseases STDs may give symptoms and express out themselves. However, they may sometimes remain absolutely silent for years. Screening is, therefore, required to catch them is phases of dormancy. STDs and Their Spread There are a variety of sexually transmitted disease. As the name suggests, STDs spread mainly via unprotected sex. However, […]
Serum Acid Phosphatase Lab Test Acid phosphatase is an enzyme present chiefly in the prostate gland and the semen. Some amount is present in blood throughout the body. In a healthy individual, it lies within the normal range. Conditions Associated With Elevated Levels The test is done to diagnose and assess the following conditions: Prostate […]
Causes of Bed Wetting in Teenagers and Adults Q: I am 16 years old girl. I usually clean and shave my vagina daily. Now it became reddish and paining a lot. While sleeping I was peeing. What happened? -By Sheela Reply: Pain and redness in the area indicate that there is a probability of some […]
Multiple Broad Spectrum Antibiotics May Lead to Vulvovaginal Infections Q: Hi, I had a vaginal pimple a week ago and took several antibiotics. I was expecting to have my menstruation now as per the rhythm. I feel a bit pain whenever I urinate; I think it’s a UTI. Last month, I had my menstruation. On first […]
Post Viral Thrombocytopenia and Hematuria Q: Hi, I got black urine twice in a day. So I went to a gynecologist. She instructed me to get 2 reports of urine and blood. Urine report came normal for two days. But platelet count was low. Since last 2 months, I got fever 2 times with cold […]
Why Urinating Becomes Painful in Some Females? Q: Every time I pee it’s very painful; I almost cry. But there’s nothing I can do other than to to fight the pain. And some parts are irritating. I can’t wash it very well because of that pain and I have my period now. Is feminine wash […]
Hematuria and Proteinuria May Signal Chronic Kidney Disorder Q: I am 27 years old, 115 pounds and typically in relatively good health. In 2009, I developed a UTI for which I was treated with antibiotics. Since then, a few times a year I get severe pain in my lower right back and side for several […]
Difficulty in Urinating With Weak Flow Q: I am a 46 years old male. While passing urine, I am having problem that the urine comes slow and the amount of urine is less. – By Deepak saha Reply: Sounds like there is some obstruction in the passage of passing urine. Though, without a physical exam, […]
