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NOCTURNAL ENURESIS Bed-wetting is also known as nighttime incontinence or nocturnal enuresis. Generally, bed-wetting before age 7 isn’t a concern. At this age, the child may still be developing nighttime bladder control. If bedwetting continues, treat the problem with patience & understanding. Bladder training or medication may help reduce bedwetting. SYMPTOMS           Bed-wetting is involuntary urination while asleep after the age at which staying dry at night can be reasonably expected (above 7 yrs).           Bed-wetting is sometimes accompanied by unusual thirst painful urination, pink or red urine , hard stools, snoring. CAUSES There are no exact causes for bed-wetting but various factors may play a role :           A small bladder           Inability to recognize full Bladder           A hormonal imbalance     ...

UTI in Children Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common disease in kids. This happens when bacteria get into the bladder or kidneys . A baby with a UTI may have the following conditions fever, throw up, or be fussy. Older kids may have a fever, have pain when peeing, need to pee a lot or have lower belly pain. What Are the Signs of a UTI? Most UTIs occur in the lower part of the urinary tract which includes urethra and bladder. This type of UTI is called cystitis. A child with cystitis may have the following signs           Pain or burning sensation when peeing           Increased urge or more frequent need to pee           Fever           Waking up at midnight a lot to go to the bathroom           Belly pain in the area of the bladder           Foul-smelling pee How Are UTIs ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chronic kidney disease Chronic kidney disease indicates a gradual loss of kidney function . The primary function of kidneys is to filter wastes and excess fluids from the blood. When chronic kidney disease reaches an advanced stage , dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and wastes can build up in your body. In the early stages of CKD, very few symptoms manifest themselves. Chronic kidney disease may not become apparent until your kidney function  is significantly impaired. Treatment for CKD focuses on slowing the progression of the kidney damage , by keeping the underlying cause in control. CKD can progress to end-stage kidney failure , which can be fatal without a kidney transplant or dialysis Causes of CKD ·         Diabetes ·         High blood pressure (hypertension) ·         Having a family member with kidney disease Stages of Chronic kidne...

Kidney failure Kidney failure is the end stage of renal disease is the last stage of chronic kidney disease . Kidney failure is the stage where your kidneys stop working for survival you need dialysis or a kidney transplant. Kidney damage is caused due to other health problems that damage kidneys slowly over time. Diabetes and high blood pressure are common causes of ESRD (end-stage renal disease). Other problems that cause kidney failure are Genetic diseases such as polycystic kidney disease , Nephrotic syndrome and Urinary tract problems . In some cases, kidney stops working suddenly this is called acute kidney injury . Some of the common causes of acute kidney failure are infected, illegal drug usage and obstruction in the urinary tract . This type of kidney failure is not permanent your kidneys can get into normal by simple treatment . Having one of the health problems that can lead to kidney failure does not mean that you will definitely have kidney failure . Liv...