Urologic Diseases
The term “urologic diseases” describes a wide variety of conditions, all related to the processing and carrying of urine out of the body. They can affect men, women, and children of all ages. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlarged prostate. It is an increase in the size of the prostate gland. BPH is very common in older men. It is not caused by prostate cancer. Men with BPH may experience a frequent urge to urinate. They may also have a weak stream of urine when they do go and a feeling that the bladder is
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Diabetic Retinopathy
The condition of diabetic retinopathy happens with those who have diabetes that results in progressive damage to the retina. The condition is due to the damaged caused to the small blood vessels responsible for nourishing the retina. Clouding of the vision and swelling of the retinal tissue is due to leaking of the blood and other fluids from these small blood vessels. Both eyes can get affected by this condition. There are more chances of diabetic retinopathy in those people who have been suffering from diabetes for a very long time. Diabetic retinopathy has been regarded as a serious sight-threatening
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Minimally Invasive Surgery
This minimally invasive surgery takes the help of a small endoscopic camera and several long, thin and rigid instruments. There are scopes going through small incisions or natural body openings to ensure that diagnosis and treatment is done with minimum invasion on body cavity. This is also called keyhole surgeries. Some of the Minimally Invasive surgeries include: Laparoscopy with Biospsy Only Appendicetomy Retroperitoneoscopy and Biopsy Cardiomyotomy Gastrojejunostomy Rectopexy Diaphragmatic hernia Various procedures used for performing Minimally Invasive surgeries include Laporoscopy, Thoracoscopy, Arthroscopy, Rhinioscopy, Otoscopy etc. The minimally invasive surgeries generally take a lesser time than normal open surgeries performed on
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Hypertension
One of the most dangerous aspects of hypertension is that you may not know that you have it. In fact, nearly one-third of people who have high blood pressure don't know it. The only way to know if your blood pressure is high is through regular checkups. This is especially important if you have a close relative who has high blood pressure. If your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms to look out for, including: Severe headache Fatigue or confusion Vision problems Chest pain Difficulty breathing Irregular heartbeat Blood in the urine Pounding in your chest,
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