by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer develops in the prostate gland, which is found exclusively in males. It is situated between the urinary bladder and the penis and in front of the rectum. Cancer occurs when the genes of a cell become abnormal (the cells... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
Prostatitis syndrome or just prostatitis is the most common condition diagnosed in urological practice in men under the age of 50 years. After 50 years, it becomes the third most common, after benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer. Due to its growing... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
Overview The prostate is a walnut-sized gland situated between the bladder and the penis and in front of the rectum. It surrounds the urethra and therefore any condition that causes it to swell can cause compression of the urethra, which can lead to lower urinary... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the enlargement of the prostate gland, which can give rise to bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms and cause discomfort to the patient. It is essentially benign (noncancerous) and affects men over the age of 45 years. Though... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
What do you mean by an enlarged prostate? An enlarged prostate means that the prostate gland size has grown bigger. It is referred to as benign prostate hypertrophy or benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH, in short), or prostate adenoma. BPH is typically nonmalignant and... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Human Body
What is the prostate gland? Definition The prostate is a gland, like the thyroid gland or the adrenal gland. It is not an organ like the heart or the liver or the kidneys. It belongs to the male reproductive system and is present exclusively, therefore, in the male... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
Although LASIK eye surgery can treat severe degrees of myopia (nearsightedness), moderate amounts of hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism, it is not right for everyone. While the goal of LASIK surgery is to get rid of glasses or contact lenses, undergoing LASIK... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
LASIK, short for “laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis”, is a corrective eye surgery in which the eye surgeon uses a laser to correct the refractive error of the eye. It is commonly referred to as laser eye surgery or laser vision correction That simply means Lasik... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins of the lower rectum and anus. They are engorged with blood due to improper backflow of blood. This can be a very uncomfortable condition to have due to discomfort, pain in the anal or rectal area, and bleeding per rectum. In the United... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
Hemorrhoids (better known as piles) are swollen veins in the lower part of your rectum and anus, engorged with blood. There are various causes why you develop this condition and the symptoms can cause discomfort. Treatment can be conservative or surgical where...
