Interesting Facts about Urology

Testicular microlithiasis is a rare condition in which tiny calcium deposits form in the seminiferous tubules. These deposits are usually asymptomatic…

Testicular pain can be an unpleasant and worrying symptom that can have various causes. The pain can be acute or chronic, pulling, pressing or…

Testicular swelling is a symptom caused by an enlargement or swelling of one or both testicles. This swelling can be painful or painless and can be…

A testicular torsion, also known as testicular twisting, occurs when the testicle rotates around its own axis, thereby constricting the blood vessels…

A testicular tumor, commonly known as testicular cancer, is a malignant growth in the testes that occurs predominantly in young men between the ages…

Testosterone deficiency, medically referred to as hypogonadism, is a condition in which a man's body does not produce enough testosterone – the…

Gonorrhea, also known as the clap, is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This infection often affects the…

Ultrasound (sonography) is one of the most important imaging techniques in urology. It allows for a quick, painless, and radiation-free examination of…

Undescended testicles, also known as cryptorchidism, is a common urological condition in children in which one or both testicles are not located in…

An unfulfilled desire to have children can be a stressful experience for couples and affects around a third of all couples in Austria. Both men and…

A ureteral tumor is a rare form of tumor that affects the ureter, the tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder. These tumors can be…

An inflammation of the ureter, also known as ureteritis, is a rare inflammation of one or both ureters, which connect the kidneys to the bladder and…

A urethral caruncle is a benign, usually painless growth at the urethral opening, primarily occurring in postmenopausal women. This small, soft tissue…

Urethral discharge, or discharge from the urethra, refers to the secretion of fluid from the urethra that is not associated with normal urination.…

A urethral stricture, also known as urethral narrowing, is a constriction of the urethra that obstructs normal urine flow. This condition can be…

The urethral valve, medically referred to as posterior urethral valves, is a congenital malformation in boys where membranous tissue flaps are present…

Urethritis, also known as urethritis, are inflammations of the urethra that can occur in both men and women. The inflammation is usually caused by…

Urethrography is a special X-ray examination used to assess the urethra. It is performed to detect narrowings (strictures), injuries, or other changes…

Urge incontinence, also known as urge incontinence, is a form of urinary incontinence characterized by a sudden, intense urge to urinate, followed by…

Urinalyses are fundamental diagnostic procedures in medicine that provide valuable information about a patient's health status. They are used for the…

Urinary incontinence, also known as bladder weakness, is a common and often embarrassing problem that affects many people. It is defined as the…