The common urological and fertility problems faced by men are categorised based on their age – before 50s or after 50s. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Neelakandan, Consultant Urologist and Andrologist, Prashanth Multi Speciality Hospitals, Chennai, said, “For men with less than 50 years, the common urological problem is in the form of urinary tract infections, such as prostate infections. It is also called as prostatitis.”
Common urological issues faced by men below 50:
The common signs of
prostatitis include experiencing a burning sensation while passing urine,
frequent urination and not being able to control the urine. Urethral discharge
or urethritis is also common in men below the age of 50. Warning signs of
urethritis include blood in urine or semen, painful discharge, fever and
enlarged lymph nodes in the groin area.
Prostate gland enlargement:
“The common problem
faced by men above 50 is prostate gland enlargement. This is the benign
age-related enlargement; rarely it can be a cancerous enlargement of the
prostate. For these patients, the common symptoms include not being able to
empty the bladder fully. There is a thin urine stream and they might take a
long time to empty the bladder fully. Even after emptying, they feel that the
bladder is not emptied fully,” said Dr Neelakandan.
Severe abdominal pain:
Men of all ages may
face a sudden onset of severe abdominal pain accompanied by back pain, vomiting
or vomiting sensation, burning sensation while urination or sometimes bloody
urine. Kidney stones are very common these days, said Dr Neelakandan. Changes
in sedentary lifestyle, the decreased consumption of water and increasing
humidity with a lot of perspiration contribute to this common urological
condition.
However, kidney stones can be addressed. Dr Neelakandan added, “The stones can be managed medically - advanced laser and the endoscopic surgical techniques will give a complete clearance.”
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