Video 95: Enlarged Prostate: Less Invasive Surgeries
Enlarged Prostate: Less Invasive Surgeries What is Less Invasive Surgery? Less invasive or minimally invasive surgeries for managing an enlarged prostate are procedures performed through the urethra without any skin incision. Benefits of Less Invasive Surgeries? Quicker recovery Usually a day case surgery Less pain Shorter hospital stays Faster return to daily activities Fewer complications […]
Video 94: Enlarged Prostate Medication Awareness
Diverse Treatment Options: There are different groups and types of medications available for the treatment of an enlarged prostate. These should only be prescribed by an expert physician. Potential Side Effects: All prostate medications may have potential side effects, including those related to sexual health and blood pressure. Always discuss these with your doctor before […]
Video 93: Enlarged Prostate Treatment Options
For an enlarged prostate with symptoms, we advise different types of management, such as: Lifestyle modifications Certain medications including herbal options Various minimally invasive procedures Some traditional or more invasive surgeries. For selecting the type of management, please always consult an expert urologist. The treatment of an enlarged prostate depends on various factors and is […]
Video 92: Enlarged Prostate Self care Tips
Mild prostate symptoms can be managed by following these simple tips: Try to avoid drinking a lot of water at once. Drink water in smaller portions. Whenever you feel the urge to go to the toilet, don’t wait. Go to the toilet and pass urine as soon as possible. Practice double voiding. This means that […]
Video 91: Enlarged Prostate Symptoms
The most common symptoms of an enlarged prostate can be summarized as follows: More frequent need to pass urine, usually every 1 to 2 hours. Weak urinary stream. Difficulty in initiating urination and interruptions in urination. Probably the most important symptom is getting up at night more than once to pass urine. بزرگ شدن پروستات: […]
Video 90: Enlarged Prostate!
In general, there is no “normal” prostate size. There are different sizes of prostates, and naturally, with age, prostate size also increases. Not all enlarged prostates cause symptoms, but those that do are mostly due to compression of the urethra, which can negatively impact urination habits and sexual life. To know more about the symptoms […]
Video 89: Kidney Stones – Common Questions
Kidney Stones – Common Questions What causes kidney stones? Kidney stones form when your urine has too many minerals and salts and not enough water to flush them out. How can we prevent kidney stones? Drink at least 3 liters of water daily. Add lemon and dairy. Reduce intake of proteins, salt, and oxalates such […]
Video 88: Management of Stent Related Symptoms
Do you have symptoms due to the ureteral stent? No worries. We have some advice. One important thing is to drink more water and empty the bladder more frequently. Usually, we advise emptying the bladder at least every one to two hours. If the bladder is full of urine, it may reflux back to the […]
Video 87: Stent Related Symptoms!
In many kidney and ureteral stone surgeries, we use a stent. A stent is a plastic tube with one end in the kidney and the other end in the bladder. This is why many patients may experience symptoms called stent-related symptoms. The most common symptoms are, for example: More frequent urination Urgency in urination Pain […]
Video 86: Ureteral Stent in Stone Management!
In most stone surgeries, a ureteral stent is used. A ureteral stent is a small plastic tube inserted into the ureter to facilitate the passage of urine from the kidney to the bladder. The stent has several holes and extends from the kidney to the bladder. The purpose of the stent is to aid in […]