Cystitis – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Cystitis is an infection of the bladder, and is also commonly referred to as a urinary tract infection (UTI). It is often used to describe a wide range of infections, inflammations, or irritations of the lower urinary tract. Cystitis occurs when bacteria enters the bladder via the urethra (the tube that goes from the bladder [...]

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosing and Treatment

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (also called BPH) is a condition that affects the prostate gland in men. The prostate is a gland found between the bladder and the urethra, and as a man ages, the prostate gland slowly grows bigger and enlarges. The term “benign” means that the enlargement isn’t caused by cancer or infection.