Dr Balagopal Nair Senior Consultant – Urology MBBS RavindraNath Tagore, Medical College, Udaipur, Rajasthan University – Sept 1996 MS (Gen Surgery) RavindraNath Tagore, Medical College, Udaipur, Rajasthan University – July 2002 DNB (Urology) Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi – Jan 2005 to Dec 2007 Dr Balagopal Nair Tiyadath completed his MBBS and MS in general surgery from Ravindranath Tagore Medical college, Udaipur, Rajasthan in 2002. He complete his super speciality training in DNB Genitourinary surgery (Urology) from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences Kochi in 2008 under renowned urologist Dr H Sanjay Bhat. Following which he joined at AIMS, Kochi as a faculty in the same year. He continued there till April 2016 as a Professor in Urology and then moved to Rajagiri Hospital.
Prostate Cancer
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Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate, a small walnut-shaped gland in males that produces seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. It is one of the most common types of cancer in men, particularly affecting older men. Here’s an overview of key aspects of prostate cancer: Causes and Risk Factors Age: Risk increases with age, particularly after 50. Family History: Having a father or brother with prostate cancer increases the risk. Race: More common in African-American men than in men of other races. Genetics: Certain inherited gene mutations (e.g., BRCA1, BRCA2) can increase the risk. Diet: High-fat diets and obesity may contribute to risk. Symptoms Prostate cancer often grows slowly and may not cause symptoms for many years. When symptoms do occur, they can include: Difficulty urinating Decreased force in the stream of urine Blood in urine or semen Pain in the pelvis, hips, or back Erectile dysfunction
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