Medical articles of Bladder problems

03/06/2025
Mr Kawa Omar
Urologist
Robotic pyeloplasty: What patients need to know about minimally invasive kidney surgery
If you've been diagnosed with a blockage between your kidney and ureter, your urologist may have recommended a procedure known as robotic pyeloplasty. This minimally invasive surgery is becoming the preferred approach for treating ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction. In this article, we’ll explain what the procedure involves, how it differs from traditional surgery, and what patients can typically expect before, during, and after the operation.
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08/04/2025
Dr Vladimir Revicky
Consultant urogynaecologist
All about bladder pain syndrome: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Bladder pain syndrome (BPS), also known as interstitial cystitis, is a long-term condition that causes persistent bladder discomfort, often without a clear underlying infection. It can significantly affect daily life, but early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can help manage the symptoms.
04/11/2024
Ms Sameena Muzaffar
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
What you need to know about interstitial cystitis
If it hurts or burns when you urinate, and you find that you need to urinate more frequently, you might think you have a urinary tract infection (UTI), but it is possible that you might have interstitial cystitis (IC) instead. Here to explain this condition in this article is a leading obstetrician and gynaecologist.
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23/10/2024
Mr Junaid Masood
Urologist
How to treat common bladder problems
Bladder problems can range from mild issues like occasional incontinence to more serious conditions that have a significant impact on quality of life. Here, Mr Junaid Masood, renowned consultant urologist, explores the most common bladder problems, whether these issues can be a sign of something more serious, and how they are managed and treated.
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29/08/2024
Mr Michael Negus
Consultant gynaecologist
The benefits of cystoscopy and iAluRil installations for bladder pain
Bladder pain, often associated with conditions like interstitial cystitis or chronic cystitis, can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. Two commonly used procedures to diagnose and treat bladder pain are cystoscopy and iAluRil installations. These approaches not only help in identifying the underlying cause of the pain but also offer relief and manage symptoms effectively. Here to tell us all about them is leading consultant gynaecologist Mr Michael Negus.
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03/10/2023
Ms Sameena Muzaffar
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Postnatal bladder problems: What you need to know
Unfortunately, many women develop bladder problems after giving birth. In her latest online article, highly experienced consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Ms Sameena Muzaffar explains how common these bladder problems are, what causes them and how they can be treated.
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24/01/2023
Mr Keng Jin Ng
Urologist
Ask an expert: How does laser lithotripsy work?
Leading consultant urological surgeon Mr Keng Jin Ng explains the benefits of laser lithotripsy and what to expect both from the procedure itself and the recovery period to follow in this informative article.
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24/11/2022
Miss Victoria Asfour
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
An expert guide to bladder problems
Highly esteemed consultant gynaecologist and obstetrician Miss Victoria Asfour shares her expert insight on common bladder and urinary problems and the lifestyle modifications which can help to resolve them in this informative article.
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24/11/2022
Mr Stephen Quinn
Gynaecologist
Uterine fibroids: When is treatment necessary?
Leading consultant gynaecologist Mr Stephen Quinn shares his expert insight on uterine fibroids and the available treatment options in this informative article.
14/11/2022
Mr Sarb Sandhu
Urologist
Common bladder problems and their treatments
Mr Sarb Sandhu is a leading consultant urologist based in London. In his latest article, Mr Sandhu offers his expert insight into the causes and treatments for a wide range of bladder problems.
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