Medical dictionary

What is urethra surgery?   The urethra is the tube that takes urine from the bladder out of the body. In men, the urethra is about 20 cm in length, running from the bladder, through the length of the penis to the opening at the end. Along the way, it passes through the prostate gland and past junctions with the seminal ducts from the testes, meaning that in men it is used for ejaculatio

What is urethritis?   Urethritis is the inflammation of the urethra - the tube through which urine is carried out of the body. It is a bacteria infection, often sexually transmitted, and the main symptom is pain and a burning sensation when urinating.     What causes urethritis?   The bacterial infection typically enters through the opening of

What is analysed?Uric acid is a byproduct of the breakdown of purines, which are substances found in certain foods and body tissues. Uric acid usually dissolves in the blood, travels to the kidneys, and is excreted in urine. The uric acid test measures uric acid levels in the blood.What does the result mean?The result indicates the concentration of uric acid in the blood.Why conduct the analy

What is urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine. This is a common problem which causes embarrassment and can significantly affect quality of life. It is more common with ageing, but can occur at any stage of life. It affects both men and women. Normal continence relies on working nerves and muscles of the bladder (the storage area of urine) and urethra (

What is urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leaking of urine, and it occurs more often in women than in men. Some women may find a few drops of urine are let out while running, or coughing, while others may have a strong urge to urinate over a long period of time.  There are two main types of urinary incontinence: stress incontinence and urge incontinence.

What is a urinary tract infection?Urinary tract infection (UTI) refers to inflammation in the urinary tract caused by bacteria, the most common type of infection in the urinary tract. An infection occurs when bacteria reaches the bladder (cystitis) or kidneys, multiplying in the urine. If left untreated, the infection may cause permanent damage to the bladder or kidneys.You should see a urologist

What is a urinary tract infection?A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is the one of the most common infections in children. It is not difficult to diagnose due to characteristic symptoms and non-invasive investigations, however it does need to be treated timely and effectively to avoid any long-term damage to the kidneys, especially in young children.  What a

What is being analysed? Urine culture is a laboratory test used to detect and identify the presence of bacteria or other microorganisms in a urine sample. It helps in diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs) and determining the most effective treatment.   When is it requested? A urine culture is typically requested when a patient exhibits symptoms of a UTI, such as frequent

What is being analysed? Tests for proteins in urine detect and measure the proteins excreted in urine. In a healthy individual, proteins are not normally found in urine, except transiently due to situations such as infections, stress, pregnancy, or dietary factors. Persistent presence of proteins in urine indicates kidney damage. Different tests evaluate protein presence in urine: Semi-quantita