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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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Benign Urethral Lesions in Adults
The urethra is a vital part of the urinary system and plays an important role in draining urine from the body. In men, it also has other important functions, including carrying semen. Sometimes, for s…
What Is Pyelonephritis? Kidney Infection Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A patient-friendly guide to kidney infection and pyelonephritis symptoms, diagnosis, antibiotics, urgent warning signs, and treatment for acute and chronic cases.
Kidney Atrophy: Can a Small Kidney Be Dangerous?
Kidney atrophy means gradual loss of kidney tissue and nephron function. Learn causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, risks, and prevention.
What Is Polycystic Kidney Disease? (Fetal and Adult PKD)
A patient-focused guide to polycystic kidney disease in fetuses, newborns, and adults, covering inherited ADPKD and ARPKD, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, treatment, blood-pressure control, tolvaptan, dialysis, trans
What Happens to Sperm After Vasectomy?
After vasectomy, the testicles keep making sperm, but sperm cannot enter semen. The body absorbs unused sperm naturally, and backup contraception is needed until clearance is confirmed.
What Is a Bladder Cyst? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A cyst is essentially a cavity or a small fluid-filled sac that forms in or on the bladder wall or inside the bladder cavity. Like bladder tumors, these lesions are usually benign and in many cases ca…
Can Kidney Stones Cause Kidney Failure?
Untreated kidney stones can rarely damage the kidney or lead to kidney failure, especially through obstruction, infection, or chronic inflammation.
When Does the Prostate Need Surgery?
Most men with enlarged prostate do not need surgery, but surgery may be needed for retention, recurrent infections, bladder stones, kidney damage, or uncontrolled hematuria.
Is Every Testicular Lump a Sign of Cancer?
Not every testicular lump is cancer, but any new lump should be checked by a urologist. Learn common benign causes and warning signs.
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.
Prostate Ultrasound: Methods and Interpretation
Prostate ultrasound helps evaluate prostate size, structure, inflammation, benign enlargement, and suspicious findings. Learn the abdominal and transrectal methods, preparation steps, result interpretation, normal volume
Kidney Transplant in Children and Infants (Outcomes, Complications, Graft Life)
A patient-focused guide to kidney transplant in children and infants, including age and weight readiness, dialysis versus transplant, growth and puberty, success rates, complications, graft life, medicines, vaccines, and