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When Do We Need to See Urology Specialist?

Urology, a medical speciality that treats issues associated with male/female urinary tract systems. A urology specialist is the one who specialises in treating the urinary system and addressing the related medical issues. They treat the following systems -   Bladder - a muscular pouch located in the pelvis, and it stores urine Kidney - it filters out waste from the blood to generate urine Ureter - transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder  Urethra - these tubes transports urine from the bladder to outside of our body Adrenal glands - located on top of the kidneys and are responsible for hormone production The ureters, kidneys and bladder are the three key components of the urinary tract. Urology specialists are the ones who diagnose and treat the urinary tract issues. They are specialised in assessing patient's condition through appropriate diagnostic tests.  Symptoms that indicate dysfunction of urinary tract: Urine leakage  Difficulty urinating Burnin...

Breast Cancer: How To Detect It Early?

There is a significant deterioration in women's health and an increase in breast cancer cases. It is important to be aware of the early signs of breast cancer so that you can seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Most breast cancers are found by women themselves, either through self-examination or mammography (breast screening). However, there are some early signs of breast cancer that women should be aware of. This blog will list some of the most common early signs of breast cancer and what to do if you suspect so. What is breast cancer? Breast cancer means when cancer begins to develop in breast tissues.  There are various forms of breast cancer, with ductal carcinoma —which starts in the milk ducts—being the most prevalent. In addition to fatty tissue and connective breast tissue, breast cancer can also start there. What are breast cancer's early warning signs? Women 50 years of age or older are the ones most likely to develop breast cancer. But breast cancer can al...