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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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Bladder Diverticulum
A bladder diverticulum is an outward pouch in the bladder wall. It may be congenital or acquired and sometimes needs evaluation or surgery.
What Is Cystoscopy?
Cystoscopy is an endoscopic urologic procedure that lets a urologist examine the urethra and bladder, investigate bleeding or obstruction, and perform limited procedures when needed.
What Is Uroflowmetry?
Uroflowmetry is an outpatient test that measures urine flow rate and helps a urologist assess urinary obstruction, prostate enlargement, or bladder weakness.
Vasectomy: Types of Surgical Methods
Vasectomy is a permanent male contraception procedure. Learn how it is done, its success rate, recovery care, reversibility, and possible complications.
Cystic Kidney Diseases and Renal Dysplasia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Kidneys clean the blood well from waste materials and keep fluids and solutes in the body in balance. Problems may occur during the early stages of kidney development in the womb, resulting in an abno…
Male Infertility: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Male infertility is one of the most complex and multifaceted issues that can have extensive effects on individual and family life. This can be caused by various factors such as sperm production disord…
Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment of Male Genital Fungal Infections
Male genital fungal infections can cause itching, redness, inflammation, rash, and discomfort. Learn about jock itch, fungal balanitis, tinea incognito, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
What Is Erectile Dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction is common between ages 40 and 70. Persistent or recurring symptoms should be evaluated to identify physical or psychological causes.
What Should You Eat to Help Prevent Kidney Stones?
Diet changes may help reduce the risk of new kidney stones, but recommendations depend on the stone type. Learn practical food, fluid, salt, calcium, and protein guidance.
What Is Cryptorchidism or Undescended Testicle?
“ undescended testicle ” is the term used when one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum. Your child’s pediatrician evaluates this process (whether the newborn’s testicles have descended …
How to Tell genital warts From Genital Herpes: Symptoms and Signs
genital warts and genital herpes are different STIs with different causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention steps.
genital warts or Pimples? How to Tell the Difference
Learn the key differences between genital warts and genital pimples, including causes, appearance, symptoms, and when to see a urologist.