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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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Gonorrhea: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of This Common STI
Gonorrhea is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae . This bacterium can infect different areas of the body, including the genital…
What Are the Symptoms of genital warts in Children?
Skin changes or small bumps in the genital area are among the most important symptoms of genital warts in children. The lesions that appear may not necessarily be genital warts, but they still need at…
Signs and Symptoms of genital warts in Teenagers: Complete Guide for Parents and Teens
Some time after teenagers become infected with the human papillomavirus, symptoms of genital warts may appear. HPV, the virus that causes genital warts , is one of the most common sexually transmitted…
What Are the Symptoms of genital warts? Complete Guide to Diagnosis and Key Differences
genital warts are one of the most common viral infections transmitted through sexual contact and are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). These skin lesions may remain asymptomatic for long perio…
What Is Dialysis and How Is It Performed?
Dialysis is a process that takes over blood filtration when the kidneys cannot do it, removing toxins and excess fluid from the body. The doctor reviews several factors, including the creatinine level…
What Is a Digital Rectal Prostate Exam (DRE)? Steps and Key Points
How is a prostate exam through the rectum performed in men? This question causes concern for many men, because hearing the term digital rectal prostate examination (DRE) is often associated with fear …
Bladder Prolapse Surgery: Laparoscopic, Vaginal, and Open Repair
Bladder prolapse is a condition in which the muscles and tissues that support the bladder become weak and the bladder drops toward the vagina. Signs of bladder prolapse include a feeling of heaviness …
genital warts Types: Appearance, Differences, Images, and Diagnosis Tips
Types of genital warts are the result of infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). These lesions appear in different areas of the body, most often on the genital organs, anus, groin, or even the mout…
What Is Cryptorchidism or Undescended Testicle?
“ undescended testicle ” is the term used when one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum. Your child’s pediatrician evaluates this process (whether the newborn’s testicles have descended …
Laser Treatment of genital warts | Comparison With Other Methods
Laser therapy is a fast, precise way to clear genital warts while preserving the surrounding healthy tissue. Learn how it works, its benefits and limitations, how it compares with other treatments, and who is a good cand
Complications of genital warts in women: recognition, prevention, and timely treatment
genital warts in women are often more serious than in men, because high-risk HPV strains can raise the risk of cervical dysplasia and cancer. This guide explains the risks and complications, and how timely diagnosis, tre
genital warts in Immunocompromised Patients: Differences, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
In immunocompromised patients, genital warts often appear more severe, spread more widely, and recur more readily than in healthy individuals. This guide explains how the symptoms differ and outlines the most effective d