Involuntary urination is a normal part of early child development but may be a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI) if it continues beyond age seven and can often be effectively treated by a urologist. Bed wetting (nocturnal enuresis) is common among young children and may be accompanied by daytime enuresis. If this condition persists […]
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Blood in the urine and chronic back pain may indicate kidney stones or a tumour and anyone experiencing these symptoms should immediately consult a urologist. Dr Laurie Blake from The Urology Hospital, Pretoria, says in about a third of cases of blood in urine the reasons may be due to medication, food and drinks or
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Nocturia (excessive urination at night), may be linked to sleep deprivation, poor health and lower work productivity, according to recent research. The condition, which a study shows affects one in three people over 30, is one of the most common urinary problems, yet only a fraction seek medical help. A US study notes that nocturia
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Robotics is the way of the future, says Dr Kabo Ijane, Africa’s first black robotic surgeon. According to South African urologist, Dr Kabo Ijane, who practices at the Urology Hospital in Pretoria and qualified as a robotic surgeon, after training both locally and in Europe, it’s imperative that more surgeons embrace robotic surgery so that
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Urinary incontinence occurs when the muscles in the bladder that control the flow of urine involuntarily relax, resulting in leakage or uncontrollable urination. According to the World Health Organization, more than 200 million people worldwide suffer from bladder control problems. Have you ever thought about using Botox or training your bladder to combat incontinence? Here are a
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When it comes to supplements and lifestyle changes, there are definitely a few things worth pointing out. Probiotics are touted for so many medical conditions- digestive health, colds, weight loss, autoimmune disorders, etc. But did you know one of the strongest areas of preliminary clinical research with probiotics in medicine is for non-muscle invasive bladder
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The treatment of incontinence will vary according to the cause, type and severity of the problem. Many people are hesitant to see a doctor for incontinence as they feel embarrassed or believe it can’t be treated or that the problem will eventually go away by itself. This may be true in a few cases, but many
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Men’s health awareness is all about educating men on preventable health issues and the importance of talking to your doctor. This also involves reviewing some crucial facts about the prostate gland. Only men have a prostate. This walnut-shaped gland is part of the male reproductive system. The prostate sits under the bladder and in front
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Symptoms of urinary incontinence and a weak bladder often affect older women or mothers, especially those who have given natural birth or have pelvic floor dysfunction. Studies have however found that it can also affect much younger women who have never given birth. The involuntary leaking of urine involved with incontinence is embarrassing, especially in intimate situations. But you
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