Thursday, 14 April 2016

Causes of kidney stones formation, symptoms and treatment

Kidney stone is the hard crystal mineral formed in the kidney or urine tract.  Dehydration is one of the major reasons of the formation of kidney stone. Persons who have medical problems or take medication or supplements are also at the risk of kidney stone formation  

The decrease of the water in the body decreases the volume of urine and leads to excess of stone forming substances. This leads to condition under which stones are formed.  The water decrease in the body can lead to formation of various chemicals in the body and all of them with combination of other chemicals can cause kidney stone.  The stone generally have combination of calcium and phosphate or oxalate. The other chemicals that can lead to formation of kidney stone are urine acid, amino acid, magnesium and ammonia phosphate.

Person on supplements or medication can also get stones in the kidney if they are not taking adequate quantity of the water.   The people who are doing strenuous exercises and are not replacing the losses of water through sweat are also at the risk of stone formation.

Obstruction in the path of the urine discharge has the possibility to cause formation of kidney stone. The people who are living in hot climates are more likely to face the dehydration problem, which increases their vulnerability to kidney stones.

Then, there are number of medical problems, which can put individual at the risk of developing stone in kidney.  The gout problems, which increase the amount of urine acid in the urine and blood, puts  an individual at the risk of stone formation. Heypercalciuria or too much calcium in urine is another medical problem causing stone formation .The calcium is absorbed from food and released in the urine. This calcium can form the stone at some stage. The chronic diabetes, hypertension, Best urology doctor in Delhi ncr some kidney disease and inherited diseases like cystinuria and hyperoxaluria can put a person at the risk of developing stones.

Intake of animal fat, salt, sugar, spinach, consumption of less fruits, vegetables with adequate water can increase the risk of formation of kidney stone.

Severe pain in the lower back or side or abdomen area is associated with kidney stone.  The pain can be accompanied by vomiting and nausea. The blood in the urine is another symptom.  Fever or chill will also be there if infection is present in the urine tract. Pain during urination, difficulty in urination, testicular pain or penile pain is other pains associated with kidney stone.


Small kidney stones are Urology consultant in Delhi passed through urine tract by drinking large quantity of liquid. Some drugs can be taken to control the severe pain. Generally small stone are treated this way. For removal of large stone, there are many methods. These methods include waves to break the stone in small piece. Surgical method is used only when the other methods have failed to remove the large stone.

Thursday, 31 March 2016

Types Of Prostate Gland Surgeries And Their Advantages And Risks

The prostate surgery is done to relieve the moderate to severe symptoms caused by enlarged prostate. In prostate surgery, the scope is inserted into the tube that carries urine from bladder. Then a laser is passed through the tube to shrink or remove the excess tissue that blocks the bladder and prevents the urine flow. There are different types of prostate laser surgeries.

In photo selective vaporization of the prostate tissue, the laser is used to vaporize excess enlarged prostate tissue. This vaporization then enlarges the urine tract. In another type of surgery, known as holmium laser ablation of prostate, a different type of laser is used to vaporize the enlarged tissue. In the third type of surgery, the laser is used to cut the enlarged prostate tissue, which blocks the urethra. This surgery is known as holmium laser enucleation of the prostate. In this surgery, the cut enlarged tissue is then further chopped into smaller pieces to remove it easily. This chopping of enlarged tissue into smaller piece is done by an instrument called morcellator.

The type of laser, which the urologist will select for the surgery, will depend on the health of the patient, the size of the prostate gland and availability of the laser in the hospital.

The use of laser surgery has many advantages over other traditional methods for prostate issue. The first benefit is that the chance of bleeding is very low. That makes use of laser for surgery, the best method for patients who take medication to thin blood.  The patients who have some kind of bleeding disorder must also have the laser surgery. The duration of laser surgery is very short compare to other methods and it can be done on outpatient bases. The patient only has to stay for few hours in the hospital. The period of recovery is also short and the need for catheter is only for less than 24 hours. The catheter is used to drain urine from the bladder.  After the laser surgery, the desired results can be seen within same day, while in case of other methods, it may take several days or weeks, before the ease in urine discharge can be noticed.


There are few risks Urologist for Laser Prostate Surgery associated with laser use in prostate surgery. The risks are few as compare to other methods of the treatment. There may be difficulty in urine discharge after the surgery. The patient may need the service of catheter to pass the urine for few days. The possibility of urine infection is remains as long as the catheter is placed for urine discharge. To curb the infection, the patient may have to take antibiotics. The small Urology consultant in Delhi chances of erectile dysfunction are also with laser surgery. But it lack of erection may vary from person to person and will depend on other factors like general health etc. The possibility of semen going back into bladder after intercourse is also there but it does not interfere with sexual pleasure. 

Monday, 14 March 2016

Surgical methods used in treating prostate and their effects

When medication fails to cure the prostate issue, the surgery is the only method to cure the problem can cut the chance of further deterioration in condition of the patient. The surgery the enlarged portion of the prostate is removed.

In Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) surgery, the inner portion of the prostate is cut. This procedure is used in move 90 % of BHU surgeries. This procedure is conserved the best surgical treatment for an enlarged prostate. In this surgery, the external scars are not visible because the scope is inserted in the body through urethra.

In open prostatectomy or open surgery, the surgeon removes the enlarge tissue of the prostate after making a cut .This surgery is done when the prostate is very large. In laser surgery, the laser is used to cut the large tissue of the prostate and also shrink it. . In the Transurethral incision of the prostate, surgery, the cuts are made in the prostate gland. This is done to reduce the pressure of prostate on the urethra. This reduction in the pressure enables patient to urinate easily. This surgery is generally preferred for patient with small prostate.


Some patients may get the issue of retrograde ejaculation that is passing of semen into bladder instead of through urethra. In some rare cases, sexual dysfunction may also occur. The reason for this problem may be other than surgery.  The chances of retrograde ejaculation are less in  TUIP surgery method as compare with  TURP. The use of surgery whether TUIP or TURP is based on the size of the prostate and its shape. Use of laser in Urologist for Laser Prostate Surgery removing large prostate gives improvement in urinary flow and quality of life, which is similar to TURP surgery. The side effects after the use of laser surgery are few as compare to other surgeries. Surgery can remove some BHP symptoms but in some cases, it may not relieve all the symptoms.  In patients who have weaker bladder, the chances of urinary problem may continue even after the surgery.  But the chances of such occurrence are rare. With a BHP surgery, the problem of slightly erection may also develop. But patients, who have normal erection before the surgery, will not face any issue of erection after the surgery.
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The best treatment method for enlarge prostate for each patient will be different. The doctor can decide the best method in keeping in mind the severity of the symptoms. The general health of the patient and other medical conditions are also taken into account before deciding the type of surgery to remove the enlarge portion of the prostate. Consultations with the best urologist will help a patient to know the best possible Urology doctor in Delhi NCR surgery and effects of the surgery. The best urologist will have the best facilities at hospital to carry out the required surgery at minimum side effect to patient.   

Thursday, 11 February 2016

Enlarged prostate, its symptoms and treatment



The enlargement of the prostate gland, which is located below the bladder, is called enlarged prostate. The enlargement of the prostate disrupts the flow of urine as it surrounds the urethra tube, which takes urine from bladder and out through penis. It happens with the advancement in the age and persons above the age of 60 can suffer from it. The enlargement is not sign of cancer and its occurrence does not pose any risk of cancer in the future. It is also called benign non cancerous enlargement or benign prostate hyperplasia.

Since gland prostate surrounds urethra, from where the urine flow through bladder. The enlargement of prostate blocks the urine flow .Gradually with the increase in size of the prostate, the bladder has to contrast more to force urine through the body. This occurrence over the time strengthens the muscles of bladder making them thicker and sensitive. The bladder begins to contrast with the little urine in it, thus forcing the person to go frequently for urine. Eventually the bladder cannot empty itself because of narrow urethra and urine remains in it. Thus any difficulty in urine and need for frequent going for urination is the first symptoms of the enlargement of prostate gland. When bladder is not completely free of urine, the possibility of urinary tract infection arises. Blood in the urine, bladder stone and inability to urinate may follow next.

 Medicines like alpha blocker may not work for every patient.  Another medicine 5 alpha reductase inhibitor can help in shrinking of the prostate but the patient has to take these medicines for at least 6 or may be up to 12 months to see their positive effect.

The surgeries are the most effective method to relieve the symptoms. They type of surgery recommended to a patient will decided after consultation with urologist. Urology consultant in Delhi . TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) is one of the common surgeries recommended by urologist for enlarge prostate.It contains a loop wire that is used by the surgeon to cut the prostate blocking the urethra. TUIP (transurethral incision of the prostate) is another treatment method in which cut marks are made on the prostate to reduce pressure on the urethra. After the surgery patient can go home on same day but has to wear the catheter for day or two. The relief from symptoms may be slower than TURP.  In open prostate surgery is done when the size of prostate is very large and bladder is damaged. It requires incision in the abdomen. In the laser surgery a high energy vaporizing laser is used to destroy the enlarged prostate tissue. Urologist for Laser Prostate Surgery. The patient is given general anesthesia before the laser surgery. The relief from symptoms is very quick but a patient may continue to suffer from painful urination for some days .retrograde ejaculation may also remain for sometime.



Tuesday, 2 February 2016

Dr.Anirudh Kaushik Provides Patients with Effective Urology Consultancy in Delhi



Infertility impotence, sexual diseases and allied urology diseases can be effectively treated under the supervision of urologist consultants. Due to his experience in the field of urology, “Dr.Anirudh Kaushik” provides patients with effective urology consultancy in Delhi.  

Patients or individuals can attain various types of urology consultancy from well-regarded and celebrated urology consultants. As one of best senior consultant urologists, Dr.Anirudh Kaushik renders the best possible urology consultancy in Delhi. 

“With specialties in the field of urology, Dr. Anirudh Kaushik is known for its expertise in clinical urology. Apart from this, Dr. Anirudh Kaushik also has expertise in the field of Andrology. By rendering the urology consultancy for reconstructive genitourinary surgery, Dr. Anirudh Kaushik has attained a remarkable position in this domain. Due to its vast knowledge and in-depth experience in the field of urology, he holds expertise in the field of laparoscopic and robotic urology.  Stone diseases and diseases of prostate can be effectively treated under the supervision of Dr. Anirudh Kaushik and cutting-edge medical urology equipment”, a fellow doctor said talking about Dr.Anirudh Kaushik. 
  

He is also known for performing and supervising the effective treatment of kidney damages or kidney diseases through systematically executed kidney transplantations.  By using in-depth knowledge and vast experience in the field of urology, he provides Paediatric urology and urogenital cancers consultancy.

Dr.Anirudh Kaushik is known for rendering their expertise in the field of laser prostate surgical procedures for the purpose of treatment of prostate. Removal of kidney and urinary stones are carried out in the most organized manner, by using latest medical surgical procedures performed by Dr.Anirudh Kaushik. Endoscopic surgical procedures are performed and supervised by Dr.Anirudh Kaushik, with his vast experience in the field of urology. 

Dr.Anirudh Kaushik as the finest Kidney Stone Specialist Doctor in Delhi , are known for providing effective treatment and consultancy of kidney stone.

Since 1995 as senior consultant urologist in holy family hospital, Dr.Anirudh Kaushik provides its patients with orderly executed urology consultancy.  He has completed his MBBS from 1981 to 1986 from Gandhi medical college, Bhopal. In addition to this, he has completed master of surgery from Gandhi medical college, Bhopal in the year 1989. Bombay Hospital, CMC Vellore, Calicut Medical College, and holy family hospitals, are some of the hospitals where Dr.Anirudh Kaushik works as urologists. As the famous and established Urology Consultant in Delhi , Dr.Anirudh Kaushik holds expertise in the field of clinical urology and Andrology. By using latest urology equipment, Dr.Anirudh Kaushik is known for its expertise in reconstructive genitourinary surgery. Urogenital Cancers can also be treated through effective urology consultancy under the supervision of Dr.Anirudh Kaushik. Kidney stone diseases can be treated through systematically executed surgical procedures.

Wednesday, 27 January 2016

Cryotherapy Procedure for Prostate Cancer

Cryotherapy procedure requires only one day stay in a hospital. The procedure may vary depending on the health of the patient and facilities or expertise in the hospital concern. At the beginning of the procedure, a patient has to empty the bladder of any urine. An intravenous is put in hand or in arm of the patient .Then a doctor decides, whether local anesthesia will be suitable or general anesthesia can be provided. In case of a general anesthesia, a patient is put on ventilator. The heart rate, blood pressure level, blood oxygen levels and breathing of a patient is constantly monitored during the procedure. A soft flexible catheter is put into bladder to drain urine .This catheter is also used to protect the urethra from cold temperature during procedure by moving warm saline through it. At advanced medical faculties, during the procedure, the prostate and nearby tissues can be seen on computer with the help of transrectal ultrasound. Then cryoprobes needles are put into some selected areas between the scrotum and anus. The gas put into these needles freezes the prostate tissue and nearby areas. The frozen area is kept in the same conditions for few minutes and then again it is warmed by putting helium gas through needles. During this phase, a doctor keeps watch on the images to make sure that cancer is being treated. This process of freezing and warming the prostate tissue can be repeated. At the end of the procedures, the needles and transrectal ultrasound are removed but the catheter is left in the bladder. The ventilator is also removed to allow patient to breathe on his own. .

In many hospitals the heart rate, oxygen level, blood pressure level and breathing rate of a patient are monitored continuously after the cyrotherpay.  Some medicine to reduce pain may be prescribed. To remove the risk of   any kind of infection, antibiotics are provided to the patient. At the place of needles insertions, there may be some swelling or bruising, but it will go after some days. Patient may also feel some pain in scrotum area and pain in abdomen and burning sensation during urine passing. This burning sensation urges a patient to go for urination often. The catheter is kept for few days to help urination and give proper time to prostate gland to heal.


In case of any symptom including pain or difficulty  in urination or the need for frequent urination at night, a person has to consult a Urology Doctor in Delhi NCR to know the exact cause behind the pain or burning sensation. The kind of treatment and therapy depends on the stage of prostate cancer and how far it has spread in the body of the patient. The Urologist for Laser Prostate Surgery will decide after testing the samples from the prostate tissue, on the proper therapy for the treatment of prostate tissue.

Prostate Cancer and its Symptoms

Formation of cancer cells in the tissue of prostate is called prostate cancer. The formation of this type of cancer happens over a long period of time, which can range from 10 to 30 years, before a tumor is big enough to show any symptoms. There is possibility that, by the time a patient comes to know about the symptoms, the cancer cell may have spread throughout the body. And in that case, the prostate cancer may be in advanced stage. The prostate cancer can remain within a person, without causing any symptoms. But when it emerges, it may include symptoms like trouble in passing urine, the need to pass urine at night, interrupted or weak urine, burning sensation in passing urine, blood in the urine or semen. Pain in back, hips and pelvis and painful ejaculation. Prostate cancer can spread to lymph nodes of the body. It tends to spread to bones, so the pain in bone in back is also one of the symptoms.

There are some risk factors that can increase or raise your chances of having prostate cancer. The risk factor itself may not cause the prostate cancer, but their presence shows that the possibility of prostate cancer may remain. Persons with 50 years of age are susceptible to prostate cancer. So are the persons with a family history of prostate cancer. A person with three immediate family members having prostate cancer is at greater risk than a person with no family history of prostate cancer. The risk of prostate cancer is a bit higher for men whose sister or mother had or has breast cancer issues. Also, the consumption of high fat diets with less fruits and vegetables increases the chances of prostate cancer.


In case of emergence of any of the symptoms, a person should consult a Best Urology Doctor in Delhi NCR. The doctor will suggest the prostate biopsy, if result of the test is positive. In the prostate biopsy, samples are taken from several parts of the prostate gland, to ensure no area, with cancer cells, is missed. Then the samples are checked for cancer cells and a Gleason score is given. The lower score on the Gleason means that the spread of the prostate cancer is not much and it is not aggressive. The treatment options should be discussed with Urology Consultant in Delhi. The treatment of prostate cancer will depend on the stage of the cancer and age of patient and general health. An urologist will also decide if a patient needs a repeat biopsy. This test called PSA is for person with high PSA values. In this test a form of PSA is looked in the blood. This Free PSA is not linked to cancer, it is linked to BPH. The free PSA shows the type of prostate cancer a patient may have.