by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Sep 7, 2021 | Prostate, Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, PSA, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen, Smoking, Urological Cancer
More men than you might think are affected by prostate cancer each year. According to current estimates(Globocan 2020), it’s the third most common cancer in Filipino Men. As a result, it is recommended that men over the age of 50 undergo routine...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Aug 22, 2021 | General urology, Infection, Kidney, Kidney Stone, Men's Health, UTI
A hard deposit of minerals that can form inside the kidneys of the body is referred to as a kidney stone. Urine is produced by the kidneys to remove waste products and excess water from the blood. In addition to a variety of minerals, a large number of other materials...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Aug 2, 2021 | General urology, Kidney, Kidney Stone, Men's Health, UTI
Kidney stones are a buildup of excess minerals in your kidney that clump together. Depending on their size, these stones may be inconsequential or they may be large enough to cause lower back pain in some people. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Jun 14, 2021 | Infection, Men's Health, Prostate, PSA, UTI
The enlargement of the prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a urological condition that affects men. In fact, more than half of all men between the ages of 51 and 60 experience enlarged prostate symptoms, and it’s even more common in...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Jun 8, 2021 | Bladder, Men's Health, Prostate
Urinary tract infections are not life-threatening if caught early, but if left untreated, they can cause serious symptoms. The urinary system, which includes the kidneys, bladder, ureter, and urethra, is the part of the body responsible for excreting urine. Urine...
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