MD, MRCS, FEBU, ChM Urol, FRCS Urol
Dr Muhammad Elmussareh, Consultant Urologist and Robotic Surgeon
GCAA-Approved Specialist Aeromedical Examiner
Kidney cancer develops when cells in your kidneys change and grow out of control. People with kidney cancer may notice flank pain, high blood pressure, blood in their pee and other symptoms.
As men age, the prostate gland will grow and may begin to block the channel through which the urine flows. Symptoms include urinary frequency, urgency, weak stream, urinary hesitancy and waking up to urinate at night.
Urinary tract infections are amongst the most common infections that people get. About one in five women will get a recurrent UTI, and women who have more than three UTIs are more likely to continue having them.
Urinary stones, also known as renal calculi, are solid masses that form in the urinary tract and can cause pain and discomfort. They are usually made up of mineral and acid salts, such as calcium oxalate or uric acid. These stones can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball.
Erectile Dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is a type of sexual dysfunction characterised by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis during sexual activity. ED can have psychological consequences as it can be tied to relationship difficulties and self-image.
There are various conditions that can cause swelling in the scrotal sac. While cancer is understandably a concern, it is relatively rare in comparison to the more common benign swellings.