Medical dictionary

What is being analysed? Urine tests, also known as urinalysis, analyse the physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of urine. These tests can detect various substances present in the urine, including proteins, glucose, ketones, blood cells, bacteria, and other waste products.   When is it requested? Urine tests are commonly requested during routine check-ups, pre-employm

What is urodynamic testing? Urodynamic studies or urodynamic testing are tests which are carried out with the objective of understanding the functioning of the lower urinary tract, i.e. how well the bladder, urethra, and sphincters are able to hold and release urine. What does it consist of? There are various types of urodynamic test, and your urologist will recommend one, or more in

What is uroflowmetry? A uroflowmetry is a non-invasive test that measures the total volume of urine released from the body, the speed at which it is released (millilitres per second) and how long the release takes. What does it involve? This test involves passing urine in a machine which looks like a regular toilet. The machine is equipped with a measuring device which can analyse and

What are urogenital traumas? A trauma is an injury caused to an organ or tissue due to external actions or causes. Urogenital injuries refer to injuries caused in the genital and/or urinary tract. In this case, the organ that is most commonly damaged is the kidney, followed by the bladder, the urethra, the testicles, penis. What are the causes of urogenital trauma? There are two

What is urogynaecology? Urogynaecology is a subspeciality of gynaecology that assesses, investigates and treats a woman’s pelvic floor issues as one. A urogynaecologist is a gynaecologist who has specialised in urology. What are pelvic floor disorders?  A urogynaecologist treats pelvic floor issues. The pelvic floor is a band of muscles, that both men and women have, that s

What is UroLift®? The UroLift® system is a minimally-invasive procedure used for the treatment of benign prostate enlargement or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is considered to be a revolutionary system as no heating, cutting or tissue removal is required. The procedure is a treatment option for the early stages of BPE, which means that the patient can stop taking

What is uterine cancer? Uterine cancer, or womb cancer, is what happens when malignant tumour cells grow in the uterus. The most common type of womb cancer affects the endometrium, the uterus’ internal lining. A less frequent form of uterine cancer is sarcoma, which affects the soft tissues in the uterus. What is the outlook for uterine cancer? Statistically, womb cancer mo

What are uterine malformations? During foetal development, the uterus is formed from two small tubes, called Paramesonephric ducts or Müllerian ducts, which unite to form a single, larger organ: the uterus. However, sometimes these tubes do not unite in the center of the pelvis or do so irregularly, and that is what a uterine malformation is. The most common of these are: Unicornuate

What is uveitis? Uveitis describes inflammation of the uvea, the middle part of the eye made up of the choroid, ciliary body, and the iris. Uveitis can be either infectious or non-infectious. It is important to exclude infection before starting treatment.   What are the different types of uveitis? There are different types of uveitis depending on the part of the uvea affected: