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urological conditions
Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
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The ureteropelvic junction obstruction consists of the narrowing of a part of the ureter, the canal between the kidney and the bladder. It is a problem that occurs at birth, in most patients, but there are cases that develop only in adult life.
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The junction of the ureter with the kidney is called "ureteropelvic junction" and when narrowed causes difficulty in the normal flow of urine produced by the kidney, causing dilation of the renal unit and eventually renal colic.
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Correction of the problem is possible through videolaparoscopy in which the diseased area is identified and corrected.
What is BHP (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)?
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The prostate is a reproductive organ responsible for the production of substances that make up the sperm and allow human reproduction. It is located in the man's pelvis, immediately below the bladder and in front of the rectum (intestine). Inside the prostate, the urethra passes, which is the canal that connects the bladder to the tip of the penis and is responsible for the passage of urine.
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With male aging, the growth of prostate volume naturally occurs. The consequence is the compression of the urethra and decreased urine flow causing urinary symptoms such as increased urination frequency, difficulty in emptying the bladder, weak urine stream, urine drip, urgency to go to the bathroom as well as awakening to urinate.
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The treatment of BPH depends on the symptoms, it can be done only with medications or in the indicated cases, treated with surgical procedures. Prostate treatments are performed by the team of UROMED urologists prostate specialists, urologists in Florianopolis, SC.
Normal prostate, in the middle. Ilustração UroWeb.
BPH. Ilustração UroWeb.