Be aware about Prostate cancer

prostate cancer, one of the most common types of cancer affecting men, second to skin cancer, is also one that has a high curable rate. The prostate is an exocrine gland that plays an important role in urine control in men. It also helps in retaining the fluid state of semen with the help of PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) produced by the prostate gland.

Prostate cancer has a high success rate of being cured, provided it is diagnosed at the early stages. Dr. Pradeep Rao, one of the best urologists in Mumbai, is renowned for his successful prostate cancer treatment in India.
Prostate cancer begins in the glandular cells of the gland, usually. This slowly causes changes in the shape and size of prostate cells. They do not show many symptoms before its progression.
Symptoms of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer does not show symptoms in the early stages. However, some of the symptoms of prostate cancer that might indicate prostate cancer include the following: -

• Persistent urges to urinate
• Difficulty in commencing of and maintaining urination
• Presence of blood in urine
• Pain during urination
• Difficulty in maintaining and achieving an erection
• Bone pain, bone fractures and weakness are also experienced in the progressive stages of prostate cancer.

Risk Factors of Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is rarely reported in men in the younger ages. The risk of prostate cancer is higher in men beyond the age of 50 years. Diet, genetic factors, obesity and excessive use of certain medications also prove a high risk of prostate cancer.
Diagnosis and Treatment
The usual diagnosis tests used to detect prostate cancer include the following: -

• DRE (Digital Rectal Examination)

• PSA Tests (Prostate Specific Antigen)

• TRUS (Trans-Rectal Ultrasound Scan)

Biopsy
A biopsy test ascertaining the presence of cancer is followed up with X-rays, MRI scans, CT scan and isotope bone scans to check its intensity and spread.
The treatment plan for prostate cancer includes watchful waiting during the early stages, removal of prostate gland through surgical procedures, external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy.
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Urology Treatment Mumbai – One Of The Best In The Country

Urology refers to a branch of medicine that focuses on diseases related to urinary tract and associated organs in men and women. The organs covered under urology includes ureters, kidney, urethra and urinary bladder. They deal with the health of male reproductive system as well, which includes vas deferens, epididymis, seminal vesicles, prostate and penis.

Doctors trained in urology, called urologist are trained to effectively diagnose, manage and treat the various disorders affecting the urinary system. Dr. Pradeep Rao is a leading consultant urologist offering the best urology treatment in Mumbai.

Should I consult a urologist?

Early diagnosis and treatment can help in achieving complete cure from diseases. It is highly recommended to consult a urologist, if you encounter the following conditions.

• Pain during urination
• In case of kidney stones or bladder infections
• Infections in the urinary tract
• Ejaculatory issues
• Erectile dysfunction
• Male infertility issues due to low sperm count or quality.
• Blood in urine
• Elevated PSA levels or growth of nodules signalling prostate disorders.
• Pain or testicular mass.

Conditions treated with Urology treatment

Urology treatment procedures include both surgical and non-surgical measures for a horde of issues in varying intensity, which ranges from congenital defects or cancers to urinary infections. They have a close association with other fields of medical science like nephrology, oncology, endocrinology, gastroenterology and gynaecology.

The different conditions treated in urology includes urinary stone diseases like kidney stones, urological cancers which includes prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, penile cancer, testicular cancer and so on. They also include paediatric urology conditions like undescended testes, UPJ obstruction, Torsion testes and the sort occurring in kids. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is another condition dealt by urology.

Dr. Pradeep P Rao, a leading consultant urologist based in Mumbai is specialised in managing and treating various conditions of urological disorders with latest techniques available in the field.

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Urologist in Mumbai

Urinary stone is one of the prevailing disorder or problem faced by humans now a days. Urinary stones may of three forms.

• Kidney stone
• Ureteric stone
• Bladder stone

Kidney stone is basically stone or hard crystalline material formed due to the accumulation of salt in the kidney or urinary tract. Stones that is formed in the kidney is known as Nephrolithiasis. Stones that are formed anywhere in the Urinary tract is known as Urolithiasis. Dr. Padeep Rao is one of the Best Urologist in Mumbai who is famous for his Kidney Stone Removal Treatments in Mumbai.

Ureteric stone is the stone that is generated at the ureters. These type of stone is known as Ureterolithiasis.

The stones that are found or formed at the urinary bladder are the bladder stones. It is also known as Cystolith.

Causes

• Considerable reduction in the urination.
• Dehydration due to reduced consumption of water.
• Dehydration due to less consumption of water after exercise.
• People habituated in dry and hot regions have more chance to get kidney stones.
• Urinary tract infection can also lead to stones.
• Metabolic abnormalities inherited from the family members.
• Urinary stones are common among those who have done intestinal bypass or ostomy surgery.
• Use of certain tablets or drugs for other diseases.
• Eating of food with high amount of salt.
• Excessive intake of vitamins and protein rich food.

Symptoms

• Sudden abdominal pain.
• Severe pain in the lower back region.
• Dark colored or strong yellow colored urine.
• Blood stain in the urine.
• Pain or Difficulty while urinating.
• Urgency for urinating.
• High fever and chillness.
• Vomiting tendency or nausea.
• Kidney stone prevention measures
• Drink lots of water.
• Find out the cause of kidney stone in an individual (reason may vary from person to person) . Make convenient changes in the lifestyle or food habits to avoid stone.
• Avoid the consumption of salt rich food.
• Avoid the consumption of wheat germ and peanuts.

How to Diagnose Urinary Stones ?

• The most prevailing technique to diagnose urinary stone is by Helical CT scan.
• Another technique which is also commonly used is Imaging tests.
• For pregnant women, an ultrasound examination is performed for diagnosis.

Dr. Padeep Rao's Clinic is one of the best clinic for the treatment of Urinary stones. All the treatments are handled by Urology Specialist in Mumbai. High Quality and Advanced treatments are provided here at an Affordable rate.

Our expert’s will help you always to clear your doubts about urology issues. Feel free to contact us and ask your queries to our experts here.