Prostate cancer is an unpredictable disease that has the potential to affect any man regardless of his age, race, genetic history or lifestyle. There are risk factors, however, that can increase [...]
The pain of kidney stones is almost legendary, as anyone who has experienced it will probably agree and, while kidney stone removal is sometimes an option, recurrence is not uncommon. It, [...]
The first thing to say is that blood in urine isn’t usually the result of anything sinister. Yes, it can be a symptom of cancer but there are many reasons why you may notice blood in your [...]
Urinary tract infections are a pain, but they can also be dangerous. These infections are more than simply painful. If the infection isn’t dealt with, it can spread to the kidneys and harm [...]
How do you know if you have kidney stones? Very often people can be unaware, unless a stone becomes stuck in the urinary tract and causes blockage and infection. However, there are a few symptoms [...]
No matter your age or gender, a urinary tract infection (UTI) can be very serious indeed if it’s not treated effectively. Back in 2013, the CQC listed UTIs as one of the most common reasons for [...]
Did you know that 1 in 8 men in the UK alone will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some stage of their life? Worryingly, many of the symptoms of prostate cancer aren’t evident in the [...]
Kidney stones are hard collections that develop in the kidney. They are often made up of uric acid or calcium. They develop in the kidney and can move to other parts of the urinary tract [...]
Have you been told that a PSA test would be a good idea? Perhaps you have heard the PSA test mentioned and would like to know more. Developed in the late 1970s, the PSA test has been used to [...]
Urinary tract infections can affect anyone of any age. The infection occurs within the bladder, kidneys or urethra and can lead to many unpleasant side effects which can then damage the kidneys, [...]
