Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is defined as trouble getting or keeping an erection that’s firm enough for sex. During sexual arousal, nerves release chemicals that increase blood flow into the penis. Blood flows into two erection chambers in the penis, made of spongy muscle tissue. During an erection, the spongy…

The summer weather makes us thirsty and more prone to dehydration. Combining dehydration with a subsequent large intake of sugar-sweetened drinks makes favourable conditions for the formation of painful kidney stones. Sweat leads to dehydration. Dehydration affects urine output, which is a problem for people who form kidney stones. When…

All over the world, but perhaps more so in India, men are embarrassed to admit that they may have a problem with erection- a condition known as Erectile Dysfunction(ED). Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse. It’s sometimes referred…

Kidney stones are sharp substances that are formed when your urine contains excess calcium. The solid particles can be the size of a ball or a sugar cube and may pass from the kidneys, and finally through the urethra on their own without causing any pain. But often it may…

If you’re a cigarette smoker, urinating is like exhaling smoke from your bladder. The cancer-causing substances in cigarette smoke (carcinogens) infiltrate not only the lungs and bloodstream but also urine. This means they pass through the urinary tract and the bladder, exposing it to high concentrations of toxins for up…

A man’s prostate never stops growing. And eventually, that growth keeps a lot of men up at night. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate, is the leading reason men visit a urologist. As many as half of all men by the age of 60 experience symptoms of BPH,…

Some medical conditions are easy to ignore, especially when they seem as common as erectile dysfunction (ED). Although commercials may normalize the condition, it’s important to schedule an appointment with your urologist if you start experiencing signs and symptoms of ED. Causes of Erectile Dysfunction Causes of erectile dysfunction may…

Loss of bladder control or urinary incontinence occurs generally in older people. In some severe cases, the urine leaks even while you cough or sneeze. Light incontinence can be treated at home without visiting a doctor or undergoing surgery. Top home remedies to deal with urinary incontinence Always feeling like…

When it comes to overactive bladder, there is no cure for the condition. With that said, there are several treatment options available to help you manage your symptoms. It’s great that you haven’t experienced any discomfort for a few months, but that means your medication is doing exactly what it…

Urological conditions in men are common, and the practice of urology is a vital component of men’s healthcare. This medical specialty focuses on a variety of urologic diseases affecting specific parts of the body. In males, these diseases affect the urinary tract or the reproductive organs. While in females, urologic…