The prostate gland lies just beneath the bladder and is normally about the size of a chestnut. The urethra (water pipe) runs through the middle of the prostate. The main function of the prostate is during your reproductive life. It produces fluid containing chemicals which nourish sperms to help with fertilisation.
We are not normally aware of our bladder until it is full. The bladder muscle and the nerve supply work together and accommodate increasing volume of urine without any rise in the pressure, until the bladder reaches its capacity.
Bladder dysfunction can have a serious impact on individual’s quality of life and can affect their ability to carry out their job and interact with people.
Kidney stones sometimes come to light during scans for other conditions and remain without any symptoms.
Stones in the kidney can give intermittent pain and you may notice blood in the urine as well. This can follow physical exertion, jogging etc. If the stone migrates into the ureter (the tube that drains urine from the kidney into the bladder) it can cause excruciating pain radiating from loin to the groin and sometimes into the testicle in men. It is considered one of the severe pains people can experience.
Common conditions in Adults:
- Cysts arising from the Epididymis: presence as a soft lump located above all behind testes. Surgery is indicated only if a large cyst is causing discomfort
- Hydrocele – fluid around the testes. Curative treatment is by surgery to drain the fluid and remove the sac that contains the fluid.
- Varicocoel – cluster of veins, that feels like a bag of worms, usually in the left scrotum. If large and is causing discomfort, it can be treated by embolisation as an outpatient procedure. Nowadays surgery is reserved for recurrent cases.
As with any other part of the body, there are a range of conditions that can affect the penis. Social stigma, as well as plain old embarrassment can cause delays in seeking help, and turn what could be an easy treatment into something far more serious.
This is a small operation to make a man sterile (incapable of fathering children) by dividing a small tube from each testicle which transmits the sperms. The operation should be considered irreversible and therefore not undertaken unless family is considered complete. Vasectomy is a very good method of permanent contraception.
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After many years of dedicated service, Herts & Essex Urology is now closing. We will no longer be taking on new patients in either the NHS or private sector.
If you were seen under the NHS, please contact your GP if you require any further assistance or referral for urological care. Your GP will be able to help with advice and onward referrals as needed.
Private patients - whether insured or self-funded - should contact the hospital where you received care for ongoing assistance. The hospital holds your electronic medical records and will be able to arrange appointments with one of the practicing Urological Surgeons. Please reach out directly to Rivers Hospital, Oakdin Clinic, or Nuffield Brentwood for access to your records or further care. Requests for copies of records can be made verbally, in writing, or by email, and hospitals typically fulfil requests within one month.
If you need further assistance with your medical records or have any questions regarding your care, please email info@hertsandessexurology.co.uk. We will do our utmost to support you through this transition.
A heartfelt thank you to the staff and management at Rivers Hospital, Oakdin Clinic, and Nuffield Brentwood for their unwavering partnership and support. Our gratitude extends also to the many General Practitioners who have referred patients over the decades - your trust and collaboration have been central to our practice's success.
It has truly been an honour to care for our patients, work with dedicated colleagues, and contribute to our local healthcare community.
With heartfelt gratitude, we thank you for allowing us to be part of your care journey and wish you continued health and wellbeing.
