Peyronie’s disease
Published April 18, 2024 | 
Peyronie’s disease is characterized by a curvature of the erect penis due to a fibrous plaque or scar in the erectile tissue. If the curvature is pronounced, it may cause pain with erections and impair or prevent intercourse. The cause of the plaque formation remains unknown. In most instances the problem resolves spontaneously within 1 to 3 years after the onset. Continue reading
TransUrethral Microwave Thermotherapy
Published April 18, 2024 | TransUrethral Microwave Thermotherapy (TUMT) 1996
Experts say a new technique for treating enlarged prostate glands in older men is likely to become commonplace in the near future. The technique, called TransUrethral Microwave Thermotherapy, or TUMT®, and the machine that performs the therapy, the Prostatron®, have just been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Continue reading
Bladder outlet obstruction
Published April 18, 2024 | Bladder outlet obstruction refers to conditions that impair the flow of urine out of the bladder and into the urethra. By far the most common cause is benign enlargement of the prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH) that occurs with increasing age. Other causes include prostate cancer and narrowing of the urethra at its attachment to the bladder due to congenital abnormalities or to scarring (strictures) due to injury or infection. Continue reading
Bladder infection in men
Published April 18, 2024 | Although bladder infection (cystitis) is less common in men, its symptoms are similar in men and women. The most prominent symptoms are an increase in the frequency of urination, an unusually strong urge to empty the bladder, discomfort in the area just above the pubic bone and a burning sensation during urination. Continue reading
Thyroidectomy
Published April 18, 2024 | QUESTION:
What does the thyroid gland do and, if it is removed due to cancer, what are the effects?
ANSWER:
Your thyroid gland produces thyroxine, the hormone that regulates your body’s metabolism. In the absence of adequate amounts of thyroxine (hypothyroidism), your body slows down. Continue reading
Prolactinoma
Published April 18, 2024 | A prolactinoma is a tumor of the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. The tumor secretes excessive amounts of the hormone prolactin. It may vary in size from microscopic to as large as several centimeters in diameter. The excess of prolactin in women may lead to abnormal or absent menstrual cycles, infertility and a milky discharge from the breasts. Continue reading
Hypothyroidism
Published April 18, 2024 | An underactive thyroid gland produces an inadequate amount of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine. This causes a slowing of the body’s metabolism, a condition known as hypothyroidism. The symptoms vary widely depending upon the severity of the deficiency of thyroxine. Mild deficiency may lead to rather non-specific symptoms such as intolerance to cool or cold temperatures, dry skin, weight gain, constipation, and forgetfulness. Continue reading
Hypoparathyroidism
Published April 18, 2024 | Hypoparathyroidism is sometimes present at birth, sometimes develops later in childhood, or in adults. Proper function of the parathyroid glands is necessary for normal regulation of your body’s level of calcium. In general, insufficient parathyroid hormone leads to low calcium level. However, hypoparathyroidism usually is more complex. One of the more noticeable symptoms may be total hair loss which you mentioned. Continue reading