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Hypospadias |
Condition in which the external urinary meatus (opening) anywhere below the tip of the penis rather than at the tip |
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Hydrocele |
A fluid filled sac partially surrounding the testis. Manifests itself a a swelling- treated by a urologist |
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Varicocele |
Dilated and twisted veins of the testis, sort of hemorrhoids of the Scrotum . manifests itself as swelling on the dude of scrotum which may feel like a bag of worms. This condition may also also cause low sperm count, and male sterility due to sluggish blood flow elevating testicular temperature |
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy - BPH- swelling of the prostate gland |
Which surrounds the base of the male bladder and urethra causing difficulty urinating |
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Cryptorchidism |
Hidden testicle. A condition of lack of descent of one or both testes into the scrotum. If not corrected,usually by surgery, before puberty, can lead to sterility and increased risk of testicular cancer |
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Transurethral reaction of the prostate TURP |
The surgical cure for BPH . an instrument inserted through the penile urethra is used to partially cut away the prostate to relieve obstruction in the urinary tract |
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Prostate Specific Antigen - PSA |
PSA is a marker protein for prostate cell secretions which can be detected with a lab test. A rising PSA may be an early sign of prostate cancer |
