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What is Nocturia?

 Nocturia is a condition in which one feels the need to wake up at night and urinate. Medically it is defined as Getting up at night to pass urine more than once, and urination should be associated with sleep both before and after urination. It can occur in both males and females and it becomes more common as people age. There are various reasons associated with it. Primarily it can be over-production or difficulty in retaining the urine produced. Nocturia Causes Excess urine production at night. Low bladder capacity / incomplete bladder emptying. Poor sleep, people with poor sleep patterns go to the bathroom whenever they wake up. High fluid intake especially at night Untreated diabetes. Congestive heart failure Edema of lower extremities (swelling of the legs) In-take of medicines like cardiac glycosides, demeclocycline, lithium, methoxyflurane, phenytoin, propoxyphene, and excessive vitamin D and diuretics (water pills). Intake of fluids like coffee, caffeinated beverag
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Prostate Cancer

  Prostate cancer is found only in men. When the cell in the body grows frequently, these cells spread to other parts of the body and affect the area. Prostate cancer starts when the cells start growing in the area of the prostate gland and increase quickly. A prostate is found below the bladder and in front of the rectum in the man’s body. It changes the position of size according to age, with age the size of the prostate increase as well.  Types of Prostate Cancer: Sarcomas, Small Cell Carcinomas, Neuroendocrine Tumors, etc. Cause of Prostate Cancer: Hormone imbalance:  Naturally, the prostate grows in size with age, but if it grows excessively before its time, it could be a sign of cancer. The large size contains the maximum cell which is caused by prostate cancer.  Fatness:  As per the research having extra food can become the reason for excess fat on the prostate. And fatty prostate increases the cells which produce cancer or other diseases. Alcohol:  Prostates contain a significa
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Open Secrets to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

  High blood pressure, stress, anxiety, high blood sugar, etc. are reasons of heart problems. But, you often forget that these are the key elements for kidney ailments too. Kidneys are one of the crucial parts of human body which remove waste and toxins from the body and keep it clean and healthy. If it’s functioning are hampered, you can suffer from several serious problems. So, check out how to take care of your kidneys- Stay Fit and Active  – You must have seen several celebrities, taking part in different programs for kidney health awareness. Once you stay active, your blood pressure level remains under control. Thus, you can keep the risk of kidney damage at bay. Don’t Over-hydrate  – So far, you have been told to drink water to take care of your kidney. Staying hydrated is a must but overdoing is not the right thing. Experts say that drinking more than 6 glasses of water can hamper kidney function. Keep Your Blood Sugar Under Control  – We all have known how diabetes affects seve
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Kidney Stones: Symptoms, Causes, Types, and treatment

  No one can define the range in size of Kidney stones; it can be as small as a grain of sand to the size of a nut. In extreme cases, it can be large as golf balls! Kidney stones are formed from the substances (calcium, oxalate, phosphate, uric acid, cysteine, and xanthine) that already exist in the urine. Usually, it passes with other body wastes unless it is crystalized or turns into higher concentration due to a lack of urine volume. People who take an inadequate amount of water are more prone to kidney stones. Symptoms Most people never undergo extreme pain due to the small size of kidney stones; in those cases, stones may pass through the urinary tract without causing any obstacle. In other cases, people may show some severe or early signs if the stone turns into a larger size. The symptoms may follow; Excruciating Pain while urinating Presence of Blood in the urine Sharp pain in your back or lower abdomen Nausea and vomiting Consult the urologist without neglecting these symptoms
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Urologists: What they do and What to expect when consulting a Urologist?

For every illness or disease, we have a specialist, so when it comes to any problem related to the urinary tract, the person is required to visit a Urologist.   Urology   is the specialty of medicine that provides treatment to the issues associated with the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. The specialists are trained to examine and treat minor issues of a kidney to severe cases of cancer. What does a urologist do? Urology is the specialized field of medicine associated with the disorders and diseases of both the male and female urinary tract. The role of the urologist is to find out the root of the disease and provides treatment according to the condition. Various conditions affect the functioning of the urinary bladder that includes, kidney, ureter, urethra, bladder, and adrenal glands. Also, the study of male reproductive parts comes under the urology, which can treat problems concerning prostate, testes, penis, epididymis, and seminal vesicles. A skilled urologist sur
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What Are Your Treatment Options for an Enlarged Prostate?

  Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which the prostate gland is enlarged, usually in two main growth periods of a man’s life. However, the risk of enlarged prostate increases in the second growth phase after 30 years of age. In BPH, the wall around the bladder becomes thicker, and the prostate gland presses against the urethra. Patients suffering from enlarged prostate might lose the ability to empty the bladder leaving the constant urge. The shrinking of the urethra and urinary retention and inability to empty the bladder will cause numerous other problems with mistakenly assumed cancer but are associated with an enlarged prostate. To treat the enlarged prostate gland, the urologist will examine the severity of symptoms and signs that affect the quality of life. Usually, the treatment follows; Change in lifestyle Medications Laser Therapy Surgical and other procedures. Change in Lifestyle Initially, doctors suggest making some simple changes in lifestyle to reliev
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