Male Abdomen and Groin

Indigestion (dyspepsia)

Indigestion is the term used to describe pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen or chest after meals. Sometimes it is also used to describe a distinctive burning feeling in the chest, known as heartburn.

The main systems of indigestion include:

• Pain, fullness or discomfort in the upper part of your abdomen or chest.
• Heartburn
• Loss of appetite
• Feeling sick, or being sick.

For further detailed information, visit

http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/Dyspepsia.html 

Flatulence

Flatulence is often referred to as passing or breaking wind and this occurs when your body needs to get rid of excess air that builds up when drinking and swallowing food and saliva.

Flatulence can be embarrassing, but it is a very common problem which will affect everybody at some point.

For further detailed information, visit

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=451 

Roundworm (Ascaris Lumbricoides)

Roundworms belong to a large group of worms called nematodes. Roundworms are common human parasites which live in the intestines (guts).

A female roundworm living in a person’s intestines lays eggs that are passed out in the faeces. The eggs can survive for over three years in suitable conditions, such as moist soil. The infection spreads in humans by eating food or drinking water containing worm eggs. Once eggs have been eaten, they hatch in the small intestine and become larvae. The larvae penetrate the bowel lining and are carried in the blood to the lungs, where they grow to the size of a pinhead. They then migrate up the air passage to the back of the throat and are swallowed.

Most cases of roundworm infection produce no symptoms, or just a mild abdominal pain. When there is a heavy worm infestation, common symptoms include:

• Abdominal discomfort or pain
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea or vomiting.

For further detailed information, visit

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=326&sectionId=10

Threadworm (Enterobius Vermicularis)

Threadworm is the most common worm infection. Both children and adults can be infected, although it is most commonly found in children.

Threadworm is passed from person to person. The female worms lay eggs on a person’s skin around the anus. This leads to itching and scratching around the area, which then transfers the eggs onto the fingers.

For further detailed information, visit

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/pinworm.htm

Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance is the inability to absorb lactose (the predominant sugar in milk) into the digestive system. If lactose is not absorbed properly it ferments and this results in abdominal pain, a bloated stomach and diarrhoea.
Lactose is a disaccharide, which means that it is composed of two other sugars bound together, In order for lactose to be absorbed, it must be split into two smaller sugars. This split is performed by an enzyme called lactose, which is present in the lining of a small intestine. If the levels of the lactose enzyme are low or absent, then the splitting doesn’t occur.

The main symptoms include:

• Stomach rumbling, abdominal distension and increased wind.
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal colic
• Nausea.
  

For further detailed information, visit

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/lactoseintolerance.htm


To find out about the range of treatments available for Lactose Intolerance then you will need to consult a doctor

Repetitive Strain Injury

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones form within the kidney or urinary tract. They are a hard mineral and crystalline material. They are usually a cause of blood in the urine and severe pain in the abdomen. Kidney stones are formed when there is a decrease in urine volume or an excess of stone forming substances in the urine.

The main symptoms are:

• Blood in the urine
• Sweating
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Bladder infections

For further information, visit

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/kidney_stones/article_em.htm

Bladder Infection

A bladder infection is an infection to the urinary bladder. This can be caused from poor hygiene and sexual intercourse.

The main symptoms are:

• Pain or burning during urination
• More frequent urination
• Less able to hold urine
• Lower abdominal pain
• Bad smelling urine
• Blood in the urine

For further information, visit

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/urinary_tract_infections/article_em.htm


To find out about the range of treatments available for a bladder infection then you will need to consult a doctor

Bladder Stones

Bladder stones are urine that forms into crystals in the bladder. They can become too large so they can’t be passed through the body in urine.

The main symptoms are:

• Blood in the urine
• Urgent need to urinate
• Pain whilst passing urine

For further information, visit

http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=544&sectionId=1


To find out about the range of treatments available for bladder stones then you will need to consult a doctor

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis. It has now become the most commonly diagnosed STI in the UK.

As chlamydia sometimes has no symptoms, in both men and women, it can often go undiagnosed, unless it leads to complications. However, if diagnosed, it can be treated.

A man with chlamydia commonly experiences a urethral discharge from the penis. You may also have inflammation of the tube leading from the bladder to the tip of the penis (urethritis), and inflammation of the tube leading from the testes to the penis (epididymitis). You may also experience mild irritation at the end of your penis that will usually disappear after two or three days. However, after the discomfort disappears, you may still have the chlamydia infection. This means that you can pass it on to a sexual partner. You also risk the complication of inflamed and swollen testicles.


For further detailed information, visit

http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=99&sectionId=10  

To find out about the range of treatments available for Chlamydia then you will need to consult your doctor

Genital herpes is an infection of the genitals caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which also causes herpes in the face (in the form of cold sores).
Around 80% of people with genital herpes never know that they are carrying the virus because there are often no symptoms.

If people do experience any symptoms, they will usually begin within 2-7 days after exposure to the virus (usually sexually). However, some symptoms occasionally do not appear unit months, or sometimes years, after being exposed to the virus.
The first occurrence of genital herpes is called the initial or primary infection. During this time, you may experience a range of symptoms which can last up to 21 days, including:

• Mild fever
• Aches and pains
• Swollen lymph lands
• Generally feeling unwell

Once the primary infection has subsided the symptoms will have gone, but the virus will still be present. The virus can be reactivated in some people by travelling back down the nerve to the skin. This is known as recurrence.

For further detailed information, visit

http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=173&sectionId=10  

To find out about the range of treatments available for Genital Herpes then you will need to consult a doctor

Male Contraception

There are not many types of male contraception. The different forms of contraception for men are:

• Male condom
• Vasectomy

For further information visit,

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/srchcont.asp?src=male+contraception&op=mm

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Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is when a man has difficulty keeping or getting an erection. Men can have difficulty when having sex or during masturbation. Many men can get erectile dysfunction due to stress, tiredness or drinking too much alcohol.

For further information, visit

http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=210&sectionId=1


To find out about the range of treatments available for erectile dysfunction then you will need to consult a doctor