Types of stones Risk factors Clinical history Patient can present with symptoms of Remember also to enquire about risk factors e.g. Basic investigations 1. UFEME 2. First-time stone-former: FBC, RP, stone analysis (using valid procedure, e.g. X-ray diffraction or infrared spectroscopy) 3. For recurrent stone-former, addition of: 4. If planned for intervention: PT, INR, blood…
General features Definition: Persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory ED can be due to organic, psychogenic & mixed aetiologies. Organic causes may include: Conditions that are commonly associated with ED includes DM, HTN, hyperlipidemia, ESRD, obesity, testosterone deficiency, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome & prostate cancer treatment, etc. Erectile Dysfunction…