Urology Health

In order for the physician rule out if the condition is prostatitis, there are several urology test and examinations to be conducted.

The prostate is an organ situated inside the body, so the urology specialist cannot look at the organ directly, since it is located within the rectum, it can be easily examined by inserting the hand with gloves with lubricant through the rectum.

Digital rectal examination is one of the simplest diagnostic procedures that help the physician to asses, if there’s a presence of lumps or abnormal texture within the prostate. This procedure can only cause mild discomfort. It is very safe because there’s no pain or damage after the test.

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Prostate cancer is one of the most typical types of cancer in many American men and it is the secondary type of cancer that increases the deaths for them. It is also projected that one out of ten males in America will develop this condition before they reach the 85 years old.

As the person age there’s a large possibility for the male to develop prostate cancer. In addition, it also rarely happen men younger than 50 years old. Even though, Black American men are a have high risk than White American males. However, the reason is not yet determined and even the causes of prostate cancer is not yet determined.

The Function Of The Prostate

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Post-coital test or Huhner test is the only test performed in order to check or determine the sperm’s survival through the cervical mucus.  Another reason why it is perform is to evaluate the women’s mucus interaction with the man’s sperm. This test is typically performed during ovulation, wherein the mucus is fertile. Basically, the couple is instructed to have sexual intercourse without using a certain lubricant for specified hours before they visit the physician. The particular number of hours varies; it can be 2 to 8 hours. The couple should record the time interval for the physician reference. At the physician’s office, he or she will take a swab or sample of the mucus and examine it through microscope.

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Will it hurt?

The only time that you a bit discomfort is when the local anesthetic is injected through the skin of the scrotum, but the mild pain will just go away eventually. After the procedure, you may have some sore for few days or if the pain persists, you can take minor pain killer like Tylenol. However, the advantage of no-scalpel vasectomy, the pain associated with this technique is less because the trauma and the injury to the scrotum and other tissues are minimal. In most cases, there are no stitches involved.

How soon can I go back to work?

After the vasectomy you can now resume to your work after 48 hours. However, lifting heavy items or heavy activities should be performed after 1 week.

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The main goal of radiation therapy is to break the cancer cells by inhibits them to multiply and to avoid possible damage of the other cells. Primarily, radiation is effective to reduce the bladder tumors before the surgery or it can also be used to destroy the remaining cancer calls after the surgery or it can also be used as pain reliever for patient who undergoes surgery. It can also used by patients who cannot tolerate chemotherapy and cystectomy.

Recently, there are some studies that show chemotherapy and radiation is more effective when combined instead of cystectomy for some cancer patients. There are also other studies that shows combined use of chemotherapy, surgery and radiation can control the cancer cells to metastasis, especially for patients with an advanced stage of cancer. However, both of these studies are considered experimental.

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In general most urology specialist believed that psychological reason is one cause of erectile dysfunction for males. Many research shows that most men with this condition are in fact have psychological reasons that they cannot control, which can cause them not to have a sufficient erection. However, there are only few men that develop this condition purely due to psychological causes. Additionally, it also shows that men who have present illness, disease or disorder are also at risk to develop impotence due to the fact that they cannot perform in various activities they wanted to do. Even though some physicians explained that organic problem can be easily corrected, the man’s confidence and self-image can be affected for them to return for their normal activity is hard.

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Penile prosthesis or implantation is one of the most typical treatments for impotence. Primarily, the penis has three hollow tubes throughout the shaft of the penis such as urethra, a passage from the bladder to bring out the urine and the other two tubes are responsible for the penis to have an erection. Basically, these two matched tubes that run on the top and side by side of the penis, which is build like an tire for automobile, wherein it consist of inner and outer tube. Erection can be attained by pushing and filling against each other.

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Advantages of Implants

Implants are proven to be an effective treatment for impotence. The success rate is approximately 90 percent especially if the patient and his partner are well-informed about the nature and the limitation of prosthesis. Prosthesis doesn’t require any treatment after the implantation. In addition, there’s no mechanical or device that needed, which can have a negative implication with the partner. No injections or medications that are required after the prosthesis are working and functioning very well. The newer implants these days are very reliable and there’s only less chance that it will fail.

Disadvantage of Implants

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Men can help detect cancer of the testes in its earliest stages by practicing monthly a simple technique known as testicular self examination (TSE). Ideally, this should be performed after a warm shower or bath, when the skin of the scrotum is relaxed, making it easier to feel anything unusual.

The man stands in front of a mirror and then gently rolls each testis between the thumb and fingers of both hands. (A booklet with more detailed instructions is available from the American Cancer Society.) If he finds lumps or other changes, he should contact his doctor immediately. The doctor will also feel the testes and surrounding structures as part of a complete physical exam and may order additional tests.

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Acute infectious prostatitis – This type of prostatitis is a condition that caused by bacteria, which can be treated by antimicrobial medications. This condition develops unexpectedly and its common symptoms are fever and chills, which are extensive. That is why a visit to the nearest urology clinic or emergency room so that the urology specialist can provide essential diagnosis and treatment as well as hospitalization.

Chronic infectious prostatitis – This type of prostititis is caused by a certain bacteria that involve the use of antimicrobial medication to treat this condition. Compare to acute prostate infection, the main symptoms of this condition is bladder infection or recurring infectious cystitis.

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