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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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What Are the Symptoms of Passing a Kidney Stone, and When Should You See a Doctor?
Passing a kidney stone can cause sudden flank pain, blood in the urine, urinary urgency, burning, nausea, fever, or blockage. Learn the stages and red flags that need urgent urology care.
What Is a Renal Cortical Cyst? Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A patient-friendly guide to renal cortical cysts, the difference between simple and complex cysts, warning symptoms, diagnosis with ultrasound, CT, or MRI, treatment options, and follow-up.
Kidney Failure in Older Adults: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Kidney failure in older adults may develop suddenly or gradually. Learn the symptoms, causes, tests, treatment options, dialysis and transplant considerations, and practical prevention steps.
Bladder Prolapse Surgery: Laparoscopic, Vaginal, and Open Repair
Bladder prolapse is a condition in which the muscles and tissues that support the bladder become weak and the bladder drops toward the vagina. Signs of bladder prolapse include a feeling of heaviness …
Risks and Side Effects of Prostate Biopsy: Complete Guide to Care After the Test
Learn the common and warning side effects of prostate biopsy, including blood in urine or semen, pelvic pain, infection, urinary problems, recovery time, and when to see a doctor.
Passing 4 to 10 mm Kidney Stones: Symptoms, Passage, and Treatment
Kidney stones 4 to 5 mm may pass naturally with medical supervision, while 6 to 10 mm stones are more likely to need medication, lithotripsy, or a procedure. Learn the symptoms, warning signs, and treatment thresholds.
9 Kidney Pain Medicines: Strong Pain Relief for Kidney Stones and Side Effects | Dr. Mahdi Ghazi
Kidney stone pain may be treated with pain relievers, ureter-relaxing medicines, and antibiotics when infection is present. Learn when options such as ketorolac, diclofenac, tamsulosin, phenazopyridine, acetaminophen, an
How Long Do Patients With Bladder Cancer Live? Personal and Medical Factors
Life expectancy in bladder cancer is not a fixed or definite number, because it depends on many factors. In many cases, the lifespan of patients with bladder cancer and their life expectancy can be mu…
Kidney Transplant Rejection Symptoms and Warning Signs to Know
Learn the warning signs of kidney transplant rejection, including fever, swelling, decreased urine output, pain, and rising creatinine, plus diagnosis, urgent treatment, and prevention with immunosuppressive medication a
Infection After Circumcision in Babies and Adults | Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Learn which redness or discharge can be normal after circumcision, which warning signs may suggest infection, and when babies, children, or adults should see a urologist.
Is Ultrasound or Cystoscopy Better for Diagnosing Bladder Cancer?
Ultrasound is a noninvasive, safe, and relatively low-cost method that can reveal early signs of bladder cancer , but it also has limitations. When ultrasound results are unclear or the physician susp…
Open Kidney Stone Surgery: Definitive Treatment for Large Stones
Learn when open kidney stone surgery is used for large or resistant stones, how the procedure is performed, recovery, possible complications, success rates, cost factors, and follow-up care.