Many people may wonder what care should be followed after phimosis surgery. Dr. Monreal, a specialist in Urology, explains what measures to take after the operation. Taking medication for discomfort After surgery, as soon as the patient arrives home, he should take Paracetamol: one tablet every 6 hours, and the next day only if he … Read more
The prostate is a gland that is part of the male reproductive system. It is located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It is about the size of a walnut and wraps around the urethra like a tire (the tube through which urine empties from the bladder). The function of the … Read more
Prostate cancer is the second most frequent cancer in men, with 1,276,106 new cases per year worldwide. In fact, according to data from the Spanish Association Against Cancer, 31,728 new cases of this cancer were diagnosed in Spain in 2018. This makes an early diagnosis essential, as the success of its treatment will depend on … Read more
The prostate is one of the sexual glands present in the male reproductive system, which also includes the testicles, scrotum and penis, as well as the other organs and ducts that serve to transport, store and nourish the sperm itself. The prostate is shaped like a walnut, and is approximately three to four centimeters in … Read more
At this time of the pandemic most people are compelled to cook more. Traffic to cooking and recipe websites has skyrocketed, and conversely, less food is being ordered from home. Can these nutritional changes in favor of home cooking reduce the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, or obesity? It will need to be studied, … Read more
Sexual activity has generally been linked to many diseases such as AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. However, little has been said about the frequency of sexual intercourse in cardiovascular health care and lower risk of prostate cancer or fatal coronary events. Recent studies on sexual behavior have been able to directly relate sexual intercourse … Read more
Myth 1: There is only one type of HPV and it is usually asymptomatic. The most prevalent Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) in the world is caused by the Human Papillomavirus or HPV. All STDs can produce penile skin alterations, although it must be remembered that many of them are totally asymptomatic and this is one … Read more
Dr. López Costea, head of the Urology Service at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona and a specialist in urologic robotic surgery, explains that technologies such as 3D and Augmented Reality make it possible to improve the patient experience and the short- and long-term results in cases of urologic cancer. Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona was the first center to … Read more
The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the urinary bladder, where it is stored, to the outside. In the male it is a much longer duct and it crosses the prostate gland, with a curved morphology. In women it is a shorter and more accessible duct. Obstructive problems of the urethra, called urethral … Read more
Peyronie’s disease is a disease of unknown cause characterized by a fibrous plaque in the penis that produces a curvature during erection. Depending on the extent of the fibrous band, the process may make penetration impossible because of the degree of curvature in the penis or make erection painful. Symptoms of Peyronie’s disease Peyronie’s disease … Read more