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Educational articles from Dr. Mahdi Ghazi's urology clinic on kidney, urinary and genital tract diseases, the prostate and urinary system health.
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Kidney Transplant Rejection Symptoms and Warning Signs to Know
Learn the warning signs of kidney transplant rejection, including fever, swelling, decreased urine output, pain, and rising creatinine, plus diagnosis, urgent treatment, and prevention with immunosuppressive medication a
What Are the Symptoms of Low-Risk genital warts? Diagnosis and Treatment
Low-risk genital warts are usually linked to HPV types 6 and 11. Learn their common symptoms, how they differ from high-risk HPV, diagnostic methods, prevention, and treatment options.
Signs of genital warts in the Mouth and How They Are Diagnosed and Treated
Learn what oral HPV warts may look and feel like, how they differ from canker sores and cold sores, and when specialist examination or biopsy may be needed.
High-Risk or “Malignant” genital warts: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The phrase “malignant genital warts” usually refers to genital warts or suspicious lesions in the setting of high-risk HPV. The wart itself is not automatically cancerous, but persistent high-risk HPV can increase the ri
What Are the Symptoms of Passing a Kidney Stone, and When Should You See a Doctor?
Passing a kidney stone can cause sudden flank pain, blood in the urine, urinary urgency, burning, nausea, fever, or blockage. Learn the stages and red flags that need urgent urology care.
Prostate Ultrasound: Methods and Interpretation
Prostate ultrasound helps evaluate prostate size, structure, inflammation, benign enlargement, and suspicious findings. Learn the abdominal and transrectal methods, preparation steps, result interpretation, normal volume
What Is Kidney Cancer? Is Kidney Cancer Fatal?
Kidney cancer is often treatable when found early. Learn the types, stages, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, metastasis warning signs, prognosis, and follow-up care after kidney cancer treatment.
Living With One Kidney: Risks, Care, and Life Expectancy | Dr. Mahdi Ghazi
Living with one kidney can be healthy and long-term when the remaining kidney is protected and monitored. Learn the causes, risks, life expectancy, dialysis risk, and care steps for a solitary kidney.
What Is Transrectal Prostate Ultrasound and Why Is It Done?
Transrectal prostate ultrasound (TRUS) is a precise, minimally invasive test that creates real-time images of the prostate and may guide biopsy when cancer, BPH, inflammation, or fertility-related obstruction is suspecte
Complete Guide to Prostate Cancer Screening: Steps and Results
Prostate cancer screening checks prostate health before clear symptoms appear. Learn when to start, who is at higher risk, and how PSA, DRE, MRI, and biopsy fit into the process.
Treatment Options When Premature Ejaculation May Be Related to Poor, Incomplete, or Excessive Circumcision
Premature ejaculation usually has several psychological, neurologic, or physical contributors, and it is rarely caused directly by circumcision. Learn when a urology evaluation is needed and which treatments may help if
Passing 4 to 10 mm Kidney Stones: Symptoms, Passage, and Treatment
Kidney stones 4 to 5 mm may pass naturally with medical supervision, while 6 to 10 mm stones are more likely to need medication, lithotripsy, or a procedure. Learn the symptoms, warning signs, and treatment thresholds.