HealthIntell Articles
Explore recent HealthIntell articles, condition explainers, and FAQ guides. To browse by health topic, visit Conditions.
-
Causes of Vesicoureteral reflux
What causes vesicoureteral reflux? In most cases, vesicoureteral reflux develops when the anatomical or functional barrier between the bladder and ureters does not close or work properly, allowing urine to move backward from the…
-
Symptoms of Vesicoureteral reflux
What are the symptoms of Vesicoureteral reflux? The most typical symptoms are recurrent urinary tract infections, fever, painful or frequent urination, abdominal or flank pain, foul-smelling urine, and, in some children, poor growth or…
-
What is Vesicoureteral reflux
Vesicoureteral reflux, often shortened to VUR, is the backward flow of urine from the bladder into one or both ureters and sometimes up toward the kidneys. In a healthy urinary system, urine moves in…
-
FAQ about Varicocele
This FAQ article explains what varicocele is, why it develops, how it is diagnosed, what treatment options exist, and what it may mean for long-term health. Varicocele is a common cause of enlarged veins…
-
Prevention of Varicocele
Varicocele is an enlargement of the veins within the scrotum, usually affecting the pampiniform plexus around the testicle. It develops when venous blood does not drain efficiently, allowing pressure to build and veins to…
-
Diagnosis of Varicocele
Varicocele is usually identified through a combination of clinical evaluation and targeted testing. It refers to an enlargement of the veins within the scrotum, specifically the pampiniform plexus, which drains blood from the testicles.…
-
Causes of Varicocele
Varicocele develops when the veins within the scrotum become abnormally enlarged because blood does not drain normally from the testicle. In practical terms, the condition is caused by venous backflow and pooling in the…