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Overactive Bladder (OAB): Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - AINU

Overactive Bladder What is an Overactive Bladder (OAB)? Overactive bladder (OAB) is a urinary symptom, it is not a disease. The most common symptom is sudden, uncontrolled need or urges to urinate. Another symptom is frequent urination during day and night. What are the symptoms of Overactive Bladder? Leak urine or urinary incontinence, this means you feel a sudden urge to urinate, this is completely different than stress urinary inconsistency. In this case, urine leakage occurs during sneezing, coughing, laughing or doing other physical activities. ·         Urinary frequency ·         Wake up at night times to pass urine What are the causes of Overactive Bladder? ·         A urinary tract infections ( UTIs) Idiopathic Neurological disorders, such as stroke and multiple sclerosis Diabetes Abnormalities in the bladder , such as bladder stones , bladde...

What Is Bladder Cancer And How It Is Treated?

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      Bladder cancer The bladder is the organ in the body that holds urine. Every year, approximately 45,000 men and 17,000 women are diagnosed with the disease bladder cancers . Stages of bladder cancer Stage 0 bladder cancer hasn’t spread past the mucosal lining of the bladder. Stage 1 bladder cancer spread past the lining of the bladder, but it hasn’t reached a layer of muscle in the bladder. Stage 2 bladder cancer spread to the muscle in the bladder. Stage 3 cancer spread into the tissues that surround the bladder. Stage 4 bladder cancer spread past the bladder to the neighboring organs of the body. What are the symptoms of bladder cancer?       Blood in the urine       Frequent urination       Urgent urination       Pain in the abdominal area  Bladder Cancer What causes bladder cancer? Bladder cancer develops when cells in the bladde...

What Is Testicular Cancer And How It Is Treated?

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Testicular Cancer What Is Testicular Cancer? A Cancer that occurs in the testicles, which are located inside the scrotum, a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. These produce male sex hormones, sperm for reproduction. Compared with other cancer, testicular cancer is rare. Testicular cancer is treatable, even when cancer has spread outside the testicle. Depending on the stage of testicular cancer , you may have one of several treatments or a combination. Cancer Causes and Risk Factors There are no particular causes of testicular cancer in most cases. This cancer occurs when healthy cells in a testicle become altered. These new cells from the mass in testicles. Factors that increase the risk of testicular cancer includes:   Undefended tests due to the arrest of tests down migration before birth. Abnormal testicle development: Many conditions that cause testicles to develop abnormally, such as Klinefelter syndrome, which may increase your risk ...

What Is Penile Cancer And How It Is Treated?

Penile Cancer What Is Penile Cancer?  This cancer occurs when cells grow out of control on or in a man’s penis. It can be treated, especially if it’s found in the earlier stages. There are several types of penile cancer: Squamous cell: This makes 95% of penile cancer  cases. It usually starts at the penile skin/glans Sarcoma: In this case, cancers form in tissues like muscle, blood vessels, and fat. Melanoma: This cancer starts in the cells that give skin color. (Melanocytes) Basal cell carcinoma: These cancers start deeper in the skin. They grow slowly but they won't spread to other areas of your body . Cancer Causes and Risk Factors ·         The most common causes of Penile Cancer are ·         Using tobacco products. ·         Having poor personal hygiene. ·         Weakened immune system because of HIV or ...

Haematuria | Blood In Urine | Kidney Disease | AINU

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Haematuria Blood In Urine Haematuria is the presence of blood in the urine . There are two types of haematuria Gross haematuria: - Person can see blood in the urine Microscopic haematuria: - Person cannot see blood in the urine, it can be seen by a microscope. Causes The most common causes of haematuria include Infections in bladder, kidney , and prostate, vigorous exercise, menstruation, endometriosis, trauma Serious causes of haematuria include Bladder or kidney cancer, blood-clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, nephritic syndromes Haematuria is most commonly seen in? The person who affects with an enlarged prostate, Urinary stones , strenuous exercise, bacterial or viral infection, and having a family history of kidney disease . Symptom People with gross haematuria has a urine color that looks like pink, red, or brown. A small amount of blood in the urine can change color. Other symptoms of gross haematuria are blood clots in urine ...

Proteinuria | Protein In Urine | Kidney Disease | AINU

Proteinuria is a condition where a large amount of protein is excreted in the urine, which is above the normal quantity. This is a very early sign of kidney diseases . Healthy kidneys do not allow the protein to pass through their filters (nephrons). Any abnormality in the glomerular filter membrane leads to protein leak from the blood into the urine. Causes Diabetes and high blood pressure causes damage to the kidneys , which leads to proteinuria. Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure like nephrotic syndrome, autoimmune diseases, and glomerulonephritis can also cause the protein to leak into the urine. Symptoms Large amounts of protein may cause urine to be foamy, facial puffiness, swelling in the hands, feet, and fluid in the abdomen. If you find any of the following symptoms Book Your Appointment  How is proteinuria treated? Diabetes and high blood pressure is the most common causes that can cause kidney disease , It ...

How does Diabetes Affect Kidneys?

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DIABETIC NEPHROPATHY Diabetes is the most silent and devastating health issue which, if neglected can lead to many long-term complications like Diabetic nephropathy (affecting kidneys), cardiovascular diseases affecting the heart, Diabetic retinopathy  (affecting the eyes), Diabetic neuropathy (affecting the nervous system) etc. Among the diabetic complications, Kidney disease is a major complication as it can lead to end-stage kidney disease requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation . How does Diabetes hurt or affect my Kidneys? The main job of the  kidneys  is to filter wastes and extra water out of the blood to make urine. Kidneys also help control blood pressure and produce  hormones  that your body needs to stay healthy. Kidneys have minute blood vessels that aid in filtering the blood. High blood sugar levels can make these vessels become narrow and clogged leading to decreased filtration capacity, causing the excretion of albumin ...

Best Kidney Hospital | Prostate Cancer | AINU

PROSTATE CANCER What is Prostate Cancer?   The prostate is a small gland, about the size of a walnut, just below the bladder in Men. It produces a thick, white fluid that mixes with sperm to make semen.  What is Cancer? Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancer develops when the body’s normal control mechanism stops working. Old cells do not die and instead grow out of control, forming new, abnormal cells. These extra cells may form a mass of tissue, called a tumor.  What are the causes of prostate cancer? Researchers do not know exactly what causes prostate cancer. But they have found some risk factors like change in the DNA, Inflammation of the Prostate Gland, Exposure to radiation, etc. Who is at risk of prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in Indian men. Your risk of developing Prostate Cancer increases with: ·        Age above 60 years. · ...