Kidney & Urology

Dr. Vijay Kher is the Chairman of the Kidney and Urology Institute at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon. He is one of the best nephrologists in the country and has …

What are ureteric stones? Stones or calculi can form anywhere in the urinary tract, causing pain, bleeding, blockage in urine flow or infection. A stone is named based on where …

What is a urinary tract infection? The urinary tract includes kidneys, bladder and the tubes (ureters) and urethra that link these two. The tract separates waste products from body fluids …

Check out some basic lifestyle changes that can help you control BPH symptoms. For some men the symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia may not be really severe and they can …

Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common occurrence in more than 35% of men, according to the American Association of Urology. PE is the involuntary and quick release of semen (ejaculation) …

Donate kidney removal or nephrectomy is a major surgery that removes a part of the entire kidney. Donor nephrectomy removes a healthy kidney from a donor to be placed in …

Kidneys are one of the most vital organs of the body. They help release toxic waste matter from the body’s system by acting as a filter. This filtration process helps …

What is an Overactive Bladder? An overactive bladder can be a socially embarrassing condition where the person faces difficulties in bladder storage, which causes sudden urges to urinate. The urge …

Why is there blood in my urine? Anxious to see blood in urine – it could indicate nothing or a serious medical disorder. Find out the cause and cure of …

You may have noticed that you regularly take a blood test for creatinine when you go to the doctor for your yearly physical. But have you ever wondered why your …

Burning sensation after urination or painful urination is medically referred to as dysuria. And it may be caused by multiple factors. It may occur during urination or shortly afterward. Women …

Q1. What is Lithotripsy? The process involves breaking up the stones present in the organs into smaller fragments using suitable techniques. Once broken up, these stones can be passed out …

Paediatric urological conditions involve a wide range of conditions that affect the normal functioning of urinary and genital tracts. These can be congenital i.e. present at the time of birth …

Let’s play a game. Extend the fingers of your hands. Curl them inwards. Now tightly clench them into your palm. What you see now is a fist. Game over! Your …

Kidneys are like the cleaning staff of your body. Their job is to process all the waste and send it out of the body from the bladder in the form …

Glomerulonephritis is a progressive kidney disease that affects the glomeruli. The glomeruli are a part of the kidney and are responsible for filtering the waste from the blood and producing …

Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas or myomas, are benign tumors that grow in the uterus. They are a common condition among women of childbearing age, and while they can …

What is Pyelonephritis? Common urinary tract infections (UTIs) involve the urethra and bladder. However, a serious form of UTI develops when it progresses towards the upper urinary tract, i.e. the …

What is a Urinary Bladder Infection? The bladder is the site of urine storage before it is passed out of the body once the bladder is full. The bladder passes …

Renal Failure is also called as end-stage renal disease. Kidney disease can get worse over time and may lead to kidney failure. If less than 15% of your kidney is …