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  Mr Alastair Hepburn

  Urologist

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  Mr Serge Luke

  Urologist

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  Mr Kampta Samalia

  Urologist

• Urinalysis

  Urinalysis is a test that examines the content of urine for abnormal substances such as protein or signs of infection.… More

• Urodynamic Tests

  Urodynamic tests measure the storage of urine in the bladder and the flow of urine from the bladder through the urethra.… More

• Proteinuria

  This term means protein in the urine and may indicate that there is a problem with your kidneys. More

• Haematuria

  This term means blood in the urine and may be the result of inflammation or other problems with your kidneys, blockages in your ureter, infection or other problems with your bladder or problems with your prostate. More

• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

  A UTI is caused by an infection in the urinary tract.… More

• Urinary Incontinence

  Urinary incontinence or loss of bladder control is the involuntary passage of urine (passing urine without meaning to).… More

• Urinary Retention

  Urinary retention, or abnormal holding of urine in the bladder, is a common urological problem.… More

• Bladder Cancer

  What causes bladder cancer is not always clear, but the risk of developing bladder cancer can be increased by smoking, getting older, long term bladder problems and unsafe exposure to aniline dyes which are used in some industries.… More

• Kidney Stones

  This term refers to stones in the urinary system. They form in the kidneys but can be found anywhere in the urinary system.… More

• Kidney (Renal) Failure

  Kidney failure occurs when the kidneys cannot remove waste products from the blood or control the amount of water in your body.… More

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

  This is an enlargement of the prostate gland. In BPH there may be difficulties in passing urine as the enlarged prostate can cause a blockage.… More

• Prostatitis

  This is the term used to describe inflammation of the prostate gland.… More

• Prostate Cancer

  Prostate cancer typically consists of many very small, tumours within the prostate.… More

• Vasectomy

  A vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure carried out to make a man sterile (he is no longer able to father a child).… More

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