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What is the urachus? The urachus is a remnant of a channel between the bladder and the umbilicus (belly button) where urine initially drains in the fetus during the 1 st trimester of pregnancy. The channel of the urachus usually seals off and obliterates …
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Benign prostate hypertrophy, abbreviated as “BPH,” is a common condition where the prostate grows large enough to cause troublesome urinary symptoms. Some men may find their urine stream to be weaker, notice it takes a longer time to empty their …