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Urology guides for patients

Plain-English educational articles on prostate, kidney, bladder and men’s health symptoms. Each guide is designed to help patients understand the next sensible step, then routes them back to the relevant clinical service page or appointment enquiry.

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PSA and Prostate Cancer

Educational guides that support the main clinical pages without replacing individual specialist assessment.

What PSA level is concerning by age?Raised PSA: what happens next?Before a PSA test: what should I know?Prostate MRI after raised PSA: why it may be recommended Prostate biopsy: when is it discussed?Prostate cancer second opinion: what to ask Active surveillance vs treatment for prostate cancer

Prostate Symptoms

Educational guides that support the main clinical pages without replacing individual specialist assessment.

Enlarged prostate symptoms: when to see a urologist Weak urine flow in men: common causes and next steps Frequent urination at night: prostate or bladder?

Enlarged Prostate Treatments

Educational guides that support the main clinical pages without replacing individual specialist assessment.

Rezum therapy: questions to ask before treatment UroLift: questions to ask before treatment Aquablation: what patients should know TURP vs newer prostate treatments: how options are compared GreenLight laser prostate surgery: when it may be considered

Blood in Urine and Bladder Symptoms

Educational guides that support the main clinical pages without replacing individual specialist assessment.

Blood in urine: when should you see a urologist?Visible vs non-visible haematuria: what is the difference?Cystoscopy: what happens during a bladder camera test?Overactive bladder symptoms: urgency, frequency and leakage Recurrent urinary tract infections in men: why specialist assessment matters

Kidney Stones and Kidney Cancer

Educational guides that support the main clinical pages without replacing individual specialist assessment.

Kidney stone pain: symptoms, scans and treatment options Laser kidney stone treatment: what patients should know Preventing kidney stones: practical questions to discuss Kidney cysts: when are they investigated?Kidney cancer diagnosis: scans, staging and treatment planning Robotic nephrectomy: what is robotic kidney surgery?Robotic pyeloplasty: repairing kidney drainage obstruction

Men's Health

Educational guides that support the main clinical pages without replacing individual specialist assessment.

Erectile dysfunction: when to seek urology advice Testicular lump, pain or swelling: when to arrange assessment

Private Urology Appointments

Educational guides that support the main clinical pages without replacing individual specialist assessment.

Private urology consultation: what happens at the first appointment?

Birmingham Advanced Urology
Private consultant urology care in Birmingham, Worcestershire and the West Midlands.

Mr Syed Ali Shahzad
Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon
GMC: 6071731

Appointments and enquiries
Yasmin Khan, Secretary
Yasmin.Khan@hcaconsultant.co.uk
+44 7866 009874
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The information on this website is for general information only and should not replace medical advice from a qualified clinician. If you are experiencing severe pain, heavy bleeding, inability to pass urine, fever with urinary symptoms or symptoms requiring urgent attention, seek urgent medical help through NHS 111, your GP, A&E or emergency services depending on severity.

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