Atlantic Urology Clinics

Most men will experience the symptoms of an enlarged prostate at some point. The medical name for an enlarged prostate is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The term benign refers to something that is not harmful or malignant, but the symptoms can still cause discomfort, embarrassment, and other difficulties. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra; the […]

Leaking urine when you cough, sneeze, or laugh can be embarrassing and inconvenient. If you suddenly have a strong urge to urinate, but there isn’t a restroom nearby, it can be downright miserable. Urinary incontinence is very common, especially in women. Many people think it is a normal part of aging, but it’s a medical

Finding the best treatments for prostate cancer when you or a loved one is diagnosed can be intimidating. Fortunately, there are a variety of effective treatment options. Determining the best therapy depends on various factors, including how fast the cancer grows, whether it has spread, and your overall health. The other factor to consider is

Many men suffer from signs and symptoms of low testosterone. But they may be embarrassed to discuss it with a doctor. Others may dismiss their symptoms as due to aging and assume nothing can be done about it. Low testosterone, or Low T, can cause various undesirable symptoms because testosterone impacts so many different areas

Passing a kidney stone is one of the most painful things a person can experience -some say it’s as painful as childbirth. People can have kidney stones for years without realizing it. A kidney stone’s pain usually begins when it moves out of the kidney. The best way to prevent kidney stones, and having to

Prostate Cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that 268,490 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. With such a high incidence, knowing what to look for and when to get screened can help you get diagnosed early – when treatment

Like most bodily functions, urination is a complex process. It requires precise corporation of the nerves, muscles, and organs that make up the urinary system. Nerves and muscles must work at precisely the right time for the bladder to hold or release urine on command. A breakdown in that process can let urine leak at

About 50% of men will experience erectile dysfunction (ED) at some point in their lives, which means they can’t have an erection strong enough for sexual intercourse. ED can have many causes. It’s commonly caused by blood flow problems, nerve damage, emotional reasons, or other medical conditions like diabetes. Lifestyle factors like a poor diet

Multiple studies over the years have found that a large percentage of men avoid going to the doctor, even when they have symptoms of a problem. They may feel embarrassed to talk about medical issues or were raised to believe that men don’t talk about their health. For those reasons, as many as 50-60% of

Passing a kidney stone is one of the most painful things a person can experience. In fact, passing a large stone can be as painful as childbirth! Atlantic Urology Clinics offers same-day treatment for kidney stones to help you avoid the pain of passing a large stone on your own. And if you have a