Patients may experience issues with a variety of organ systems throughout their lives. Bacteria can develop quickly and spread. With UTIs, the bacteria will spread throughout the bladder and kidneys causing urgency and severe pain. Some patients may experience a fever with the infection and need to see a doctor as quickly as possible.  Urologists […]

Patients that have a family history of cancer must find better ways to lower their risks and extend their longevity. Prostate diseases could present men with serious risks and prevent them from becoming fathers. If they develop cancer, they may have to undergo prostate removal surgeries to eliminate the cancer.  When they suspect they have

Patients could experience several symptoms after a diagnosis of congestive heart failure. Diabetes also increases symptoms. Urologists explain that the conditions increase the frequency of urination. More frequent urination could be a sign of polyuria. Below you will read about what causes nocturia.  Polyuria is a bladder condition that leads to persistent urination. The time

When most people think about urinary tract conditions, their minds are immediately drawn to either urinary tract infections (UTIs) or kidney problems. In reality, many conditions affecting the urinary system occur in the bladder. South Carolina residents can follow a few simple steps to reduce the risk of developing Bladder Problems. Read on to find

Is a Vasectomy Right For Me? When men begin thinking about having a vasectomy, they often feel concerned, wondering what they can expect. Advances in medical science and technology have allowed for much more comfortable procedures than even ten years ago. When it comes to men’s urology, vasectomies are a hot topic. Those who are considering

Urology patients can experience a multitude of symptoms based on the underlying condition or disease they have developed. Urological conditions can affect how well they pass waste products from the body. If they are facing issues with these conditions, the patients will have toxic build-up in their bodies that can lead to more complications.  Symptoms

Most people don’t realize this, but 10-15% of all Americans develop kidney stones at some point in their lives. The condition, known medically as renal stones or nephrolithiasis, occurs when people’s urine has higher-than-usual levels of minerals and salt, starting out small and all but unnoticeable and growing in size until they cause more serious

Most people don’t realize it, but urological conditions are just as common among women as they are in men. As a result, many women resign themselves to just living with what are actually very treatable conditions. Read on to find out about the most common urological conditions impacting women and how a urologist can help.

The prostate is part of the male reproductive system. It is a small and rather muscular gland. The prostate is located around the urethra and it makes most of the fluid that is found in semen. The prostate’s muscular action works to move the fluid and the semen through a man’s penis when they climax.

Usually, the treatment of bladder cancer is based on the clinical stage of the tumor when it is initially diagnosed. This includes the depth it is thought to have grown into a person’s bladder wall and if the cancer has spread past the bladder. There are other factors, too, including the tumor’s size, how quickly

Erectile Dysfunction Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment An embarrassing thing that occurs with a lot of men is a sexual disorder dealing with the penis, and it is more common than many men may know. Because men tend to judge their manliness by their libido, they will attempt to hide the fact they are dealing with

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among American men. It affects the prostate gland, located near the bladder, and can be identified during routine prostate exams. If this cancer is caught early, it’s treatable. If men ignore the problem and allow it to metastasize, or spread, it can be fatal. Read on

Most patients looking for a urologist have received a referral from their primary care physicians (PCPs). That doesn’t mean they should just see the first urologist recommended by their PCPs, though. It’s important to find a specialist who’s a good fit, so patients should take their time and do their due diligence when it comes

Around 13% of couples are unable to get pregnant when they want to have a baby. In over 1/3 of these cases, Male infertility is to blame. The most common forms of infertility in men affect sperm production and sperm delivery, including low sperm production, blockages, and abnormal sperm function. Being unable to conceive can

The kidneys are fist-shaped organs located at the base of a person’s rib cage. There is one kidney on each side of the spine. Kidneys are an essential part of a healthy body. They are tasked with filtering waste products, impurities, and excess water out of a person’s blood. The toxins filtered out by kidneys

Bladder problems affect both men and women. They tend to become more common as patients age but can occur at any time. These problems range significantly in severity from mild urinary tract infections (UTIs) to fatal cancers. Read on to learn about several of the most common bladder problems in adults and how they can