Interesting Facts about Urology

A kidney injury, also called renal trauma, is a serious injury to the kidney caused by external force such as traffic accidents, falls, or sports…

Kidney pain and kidney stones are common complaints that affect the urinary system. Kidney stones form when minerals and salts in the urine accumulate…

A kidney descent (medically: nephroptosis) refers to an abnormal positional change of the kidney, in which it significantly sinks downward when moving…

A kidney tumor, also known as kidney cancer, is a malignant growth in the kidney cells. Although it is rare, it accounts for around 1-2% of all…

Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disorder in which boys are born with an extra X chromosome, resulting in a chromosome set of 47,XXY. This genetic…

A floating kidney, also called nephroptosis, is a condition in which one or both kidneys descend from their normal position in the abdominal cavity…

Leukocytospermia, also known as pyospermia, is a condition in which there is an increased number of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the ejaculate.…

Lichen sclerosus is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease that primarily affects the genital and anal regions, but can also affect other areas of the…

The male change, also known as andropause, is a phase of hormonal changes that typically affects men from middle age onwards. Unlike menopause in…

Meatal stenosis, also known as meatus stenosis, is a narrowing of the urethral opening (meatus) that can make urination difficult and painful. This…

Necrozoospermia is a condition in which a large portion or the majority of sperm in the ejaculate are dead or immobile. This significantly impairs…

Oligozoospermia refers to a reduced number of sperm in the ejaculate, which is below the normal range and can impair fertility. In this condition, the…

The overactive bladder, also known as Overactive Bladder (OAB), is a chronic condition in which the bladder frequently and involuntarily contracts.…

Paraphimosis is a medical emergency in which the retracted foreskin cannot be returned to its normal position over the glans of the penis. This leads…

Pearly penile papules (PPP), also known as pearly papules, are small, skin-colored or white, dome-shaped bumps that appear in a ring around the glans…

The retractile testicle, also known as a retractile testis, is a temporary change in the position of the testicle. The testicle can move back and…

Penile carcinoma, also known as penile cancer, is a rare but serious form of cancer that affects the skin or tissue of the penis. It is usually a…

A penile fracture, medically referred to as a penis fracture, is a rare but serious injury to the penis. It occurs when the erectile tissue tears due…

Penile pain refers to discomfort or pain that can occur in the penis, and it can have a variety of causes. This pain can occur suddenly or be chronic…

Pain at the tip of the penis, also referred to as pain in the glans, can be triggered by a variety of causes, ranging from mild irritations to serious…

Pollakisuria is the frequent urination in small amounts, without an increase in the total amount of urine produced. Affected individuals need to go to…