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What is Phimosis? Phimosis is defined as the inability to retract the skin (foreskin or prepuce) covering the head (glans) of the penis. Phimosis may appear as a tight ring or “rubber band” of foreskin around the tip of the penis, preventing full …
Condition
What is urethral stricture? A urethral stricture is a scar that surrounds the urethra urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the tip of the penis) for a short or long distance and blocks the flow of urine. It is caused by infection, …
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The bladder is a hollow balloon-shaped organ, located in the pelvis, that stores urine until ready for release. Urine is produced in the kidneys and flows into the bladder through tubes called ureters. The bladder is mostly composed of muscle, which …