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Educational articles from Dr. Mahdi Ghazi's urology clinic on kidney, urinary and genital tract diseases, the prostate and urinary system health.
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Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR): Urine Backflow From the Bladder to the Ureter
Vesicoureteral reflux is backward flow of urine from the bladder toward the ureters and kidneys. This article reviews symptoms, causes, diagnosis, grading, monitoring, medicines, and surgical options.
Treating Male Infertility With Sperm Retrieval Techniques
Sperm retrieval can help some men with azoospermia, ejaculatory disorders, or obstructed sperm transport provide sperm for IVF or ICSI. This article reviews TESE, TESA, PESA, Micro-TESE, recovery, and risks.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Modern Treatments
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is common in older men and may cause urinary frequency, weak stream, obstruction, and incomplete emptying. This review covers causes, diagnosis, medicines, minimally invasive procedures, and
Penis Enlargement Methods: Home and Medical Options
A medical review of advertised, home, device-based, and surgical penis enlargement methods, with safety warnings and evidence limitations.
Premature Ejaculation: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Contrary to what many people think, premature ejaculation is not a disease and there are many solutions to solve this problem. Premature ejaculation is a common sexual problem among men, and the affec…
Cystic Kidney Diseases and Renal Dysplasia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Kidneys clean the blood well from waste materials and keep fluids and solutes in the body in balance. Problems may occur during the early stages of kidney development in the womb, resulting in an abno…
Chronic Testicular Pain: Diagnosis, Causes, and Treatment Options
Chronic testicular pain or orchialgia refers to pain that lasts more than three months and may be continuous or intermittent. This pain can be very annoying for patients and affect their quality of li…
Chronic Prostatitis Treatment and Symptoms (Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome)
Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a type of prostatitis, formerly known as chronic nonbacterial prostatitis. This disorder causes long-term pain in the pelvic area and symp…
What Are genital warts? Types, Symptoms, Treatment, and Real Images
genital warts are a skin condition caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) . This virus, which has more than 200 different types, can cause skin lesions called genital warts and other problems in the ge…
What to Eat for a Kidney Infection? Scientific Review of Home Remedies
Kidney infection, or pyelonephritis, needs prompt antibiotic treatment. Foods, herbs, and home remedies cannot treat an active kidney infection, though fluids may support recovery.
Types of Kidney Stones by Color, Composition, Shape, and Size
Kidney stones differ by chemical composition, color, shape, and size. These features help guide prevention, recurrence risk, and when urgent treatment may be needed.
Ureteral Obstruction: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Ureteral obstruction can lead to kidney damage and urinary infections if it is not diagnosed and treated promptly. This guide explains causes, symptoms, tests, and treatment options.