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by Professor Bhaskar Somani
Tue Oct 26, 2021 4:11 pm
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Trouble peeing
Topic: Frequent UTIs
Replies: 2
Views: 1968

Re: Frequent UTIs

Recurrent UTIs can be a difficult problem. I am sure you are doing the basics - like increased fluid intake. The scientific data on the role of cranberry and citrus fruits is not entirely convincing. A few things that can be done by the GP surgery- 1. Urine culture 2. Ultrasound scan of renal tract ...
by Professor Bhaskar Somani
Tue Oct 26, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Trouble peeing
Topic: BPH treatment
Replies: 2
Views: 1441

Re: BPH treatment

Hi As with any new treatment, there is a balance between risk and benefit. Some of the new treatments have low risk of sexual side effect, however long-term follow-up is missing and often a repeat procedure might be needed. So best to speak to a urologist about the options and pros and cons, before ...
by Professor Bhaskar Somani
Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:32 am
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Kidney Issues
Topic: kidney stents
Replies: 1
Views: 1678

Re: kidney stents

Hi I presume the stents were put in because there is a narrowing (stricture) of the ureter or some delay or blockage in the drainage of the kidneys. Depending on the reason why there were put in, whether they get blocked with mucous or encrustations, the frequency of changes can vary from 3-12 month...
by Professor Bhaskar Somani
Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:20 am
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Kidney Issues
Topic: Kidney removed
Replies: 1
Views: 1626

Re: Kidney removed

Hi Thanks for getting it touch with us. I presume he kidney function (blood test) and blood pressure is monitored regularly and that's how you know that his kidneys are healthy. As for the binge drinking which happens at times, this would be more concerning for his liver and certainly won't be good ...
by Professor Bhaskar Somani
Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:10 am
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Kidney Issues
Topic: Antibiotics
Replies: 1
Views: 1686

Re: Antibiotics

Hi I presume it was started once you were investigated for recurrent UTIs and these investigations were clear. If it has been a few years and you have not had any infections, then provided you are otherwise healthy with no other urological procedures, sometimes it might be worth coming off it. If yo...
by Professor Bhaskar Somani
Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:04 am
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Kidney Issues
Topic: Kidney Stones
Replies: 1
Views: 1621

Re: Kidney Stones

Kidney stones can be - 1. Completely incidental in some cases and diagnosed on imaging (ultrasound or CT scan) done for other causes 2. Present with acute pain and colic 3. Present with recurrent urinary infections 4. Present with blood in the urine (which may or may not be visible and only seen on ...
by Professor Bhaskar Somani
Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:00 am
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Kidney Issues
Topic: Kidney pain with UTI
Replies: 1
Views: 1648

Re: Kidney pain with UTI

Hi Ken (I presume it is a long-term catheter?) Just a few things to keep in mind 1. Treatment (in catheterised patients) should always be based on symptoms and positive urine culture 2. Urine culture has been done 3. Renal tract ultrasound to rule out kidney or bladder stones If UTIs persist despite...
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