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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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Can Kidney Removal Cure Cancer?
Nephrectomy is a main treatment for kidney cancer, but whether it cures the disease depends on whether the cancer is localized or metastatic.
How Many Days After Vasectomy Can You Have Sex?
Most men can resume sex about 7 to 10 days after vasectomy if pain and swelling have settled, but pregnancy prevention still requires backup contraception until semen testing confirms no sperm.
How Long Does Molluscum Contagiosum Take to Go Away?
Molluscum contagiosum often clears on its own within 2 to 6 months, but some cases last a year or longer and need medical evaluation.
Is Urethral Stricture Dangerous in Children?
Urethral stricture in children can be serious if it prevents complete bladder emptying or causes recurrent infections, reflux, or kidney damage.
Can a Blow to the Testicle Cause Infertility?
Most testicular injuries do not cause permanent infertility, but severe trauma can damage tissue, cause bleeding, torsion, or affect sperm production.
What Is the Normal Kidney Size in Millimeters?
In adults, a healthy kidney is usually about 90 to 120 mm long, with small differences by age, sex, and body size.
Can Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Turn Into Prostate Cancer?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia does not turn into prostate cancer, but both conditions can cause similar urinary symptoms and may coexist.
What Happens If a Kidney Stone Enters the Urinary Tract?
A kidney stone can lodge in the ureter, causing severe flank pain, urinary obstruction, infection risk, hydronephrosis, or kidney injury.
Can a Testicular Hernia Cause Infertility? Scientific Review and Prevention
Inguinal or scrotal hernia usually does not cause infertility by itself, but large or untreated hernias may affect the spermatic cord or testicle.
What Is the Normal Prostate Volume in cc?
Normal prostate volume is usually about 20 to 30 cc in adult men, but it can increase with age and must be interpreted with symptoms.
Are Home Methods for Penis Enlargement Effective?
A medical review of penis enlargement creams, oils, jelqing and stretching, including risks and when to see a urologist.
Does Prostatitis Cause Prostate Cancer?
Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate), does not directly cause cancer, but in some cases it may be one of the factors that creates a setting for dangerous changes in prostate cells. In other word…