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In recent years, doctors have learned that the body has the ability to heal itself. With the technology setting in, the world of medicine and treatments have found different solutions. 

Let us learn about this treatment that the urologists have found to treat issues with erectile dysfunction:

What is Platelet-rich plasma or PRP therapy?
Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a treatment method that can harness those abilities and amplify the natural growth factors your body uses to heal tissue. This is a concentrate of platelet-rich plasma protein derived from whole blood, which functions in removing the red blood. The platelet-rich plasma injections have recently been marketed as a form of cell therapy under the banner of regenerative medicine.

The Plasma and Platelets:
Plasma is the liquid por...

People are getting prone to a lot of diseases nowadays. Contagious diseases have become quite normal as they could be contracted from anywhere.  One of the known sources of diseases is public bathrooms, which a lot of people refrain from using, fearing potential diseases they might encounter. 

However, holding back urine while out and about puts a toll on one’s urinary system. Along with this habit, urologists claim that most adults become victims of urinary infections mainly because of their unhygienic lifestyle. Once you steer clear from such unhealthy life patterns and stick to hygienic routines every day, it can solve most of your health problems. Let us learn more about urinary tract infection or more commonly as UTI:

What is Urinary Tract Infection(UTI)?
UTIs are among the most co...

Men face difficulties in their life when they undergo certain issues which cannot be often shared with others. These hidden feelings will give rise to psychological problems in their life and hence disrupt one’s personal lives. But with the help of proper understanding between you and your body, you can make any situation easier.

Although you might think of erectile dysfunction as an older man’s problem, statistics show that this condition affects men of all ages. In older men, erectile dysfunction is frequently linked to underlying health problems such as heart disease or diabetes. Many urology consultants in Dubai state that in younger men, ED is more likely to be related to psychological reasons...

Nowadays, people carelessly neglect their health and end up spending abundantly to get cured when diseases find their way to them. It might not be easy to give up your old routines, but it’s always the right choice to make a new one and start right away.

The unhealthy routines seemed to have consumed us completely, making us lead a very irregular lifestyle. But it’s never too late to plan your healthy schedule to keep your kidneys on the right track. Urology specialists have some tips and healthy guide to keep your kidneys risk-free:

A well-balanced diet:
The food is what makes a man go the wrong direction. It’s one of the main temptations that lead a person to go off their well-planned diet chart...

Erectile Dysfunction is considered as a common concern when it becomes impossible to get a  satisfactory sexual performance. This will remain the same on a number of occasions for some time.

But don’t worry. Erectile dysfunction is a treatable medical condition. However, the majority of men fail to consult a urologist because of embarrassment whereas others stop from proceeding with the surgery after diagnosis. There are plenty of causes which leads to this condition. Some of the organic causes for erectile dysfunction are usually the result of an underlying medical condition affecting the blood vessels or nerves supplying the penis.

Prescription Drugs:
While consuming tablets, many of them fail to go through the side effects and the problems that might cause you once you start a patt...

Kidneys.

This two bean-shaped organs in your body filter and purify your blood day in and day out. Ever wondered how much work a kidney works in a day? Healthy kidneys are known to filter about half a cup of blood every minute, removing all sort of wastes and extra water in your body to produce urine. So what steps should you take to keep this hardworking organ healthy? Our urologist suggests the following steps to take care of your kidneys-

Blood Pressure & Kidney Health

High blood pressure is a threat to your kidney’s health. If the blood pressure is high, it puts undue pressure on your kidneys and stressing it. If this continues, it can lead to serious kidney malfunctions in the long run.

For keeping your kidneys healthy, keep your blood pressure under check.

Effect Of Diabetes

Hormones control different functions of the human body. While there are a lot of different kinds of hormones in the human body, some are gender specific and are found in higher levels in one gender. Testosterone, for instance, is a sex hormone in the male body, that increase the bone density, muscle mass, reduce body fat and improve overall sex drive in men. They also regulate metabolism and improve brain functioning.

However, low testosterone levels is a condition that affects millions of men around the world, which can be quite depressing for them physically and mentally.

Effects of low testosterone levels in men

It is natural for testosterone to drop with age. Commonly known as hypogonadism, this condition occurs to the inadequate production of the testosterone...

Being born healthy is a blessing. However, some individuals are born with physical abnormalities which are called birth defects/deformity. Urologists in Dubai recognize congenital penile curvature as one such penile deformity which is seen right from birth. However, unlike most other abnormalities, the penile curvature becomes evident only during puberty.

When one side of the penis is larger or more elastic than the other, it causes the penis to curve to one side on erection. This penis may show a sideward curvature, an upward or a downward one. In some cases, it may even show a combination of all of these.

A visible and troublesome congenital curvature is estimated in 2% of the global male population...

Erectile Dysfunction is a frustrating condition that affects almost 50% of the men between the ages of 40 and 70. With the advancement in technology, there are a number of different treatment methods found effective in the treatment of ED.

One of the latest methods used to treat ED is the low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (Li-ESWT) procedure, commonly called the shockwave therapy.

The shockwave treatment utilizes non-invasive low-intensity sound waves that pass through the penile tissue and remove any plaque buildup in the blood vessels, aiding the growth of new blood vessels. This will help to restore the natural erectile function of the penis.

The Erection Mechanism

A healthy erection occurs as a direct result of blood flow into a man’s penis...

A cystoscopy is a procedure used to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the bladder and urethra. Your urologist proposes a cystoscopy to investigate the cause of blood in urine, incontinence, painful urination and overactive bladder. The procedure also helps in determining the cause of frequent urinary tract infections, bladder diseases like cancer, stones and inflammation.

Urologists also use cystoscopy as a procedure to treat certain disease conditions. By passing special tools through the cystoscope, very small bladder tumours can be removed during the process.

Cystoscopy can also help in determining an enlarged prostate. The procedure can reveal a narrowing of the urethra at the point where it passes through the prostate gland.

Preparing For Cystoscopy

If your urologist has pre...