Find information about the most common urologic conditions we treat, symptoms to look out for, as well as testing and treatment options. If you think you may be suffering from a urologic condition, please request an appointment.
Bedwetting is extremely common among kids who are under the age of 6, and it can last into the pre-teen years. Though not often spoken about, it is rarely associated with a significant medical problem.
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A noncancerous enlargement of the prostate, known as BPH, the most common prostate problem in men older than 50.
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Several million kidney stones are diagnosed each year with an estimated 10% of the U.S. population destined to suffer the pain from a stone at some point in their lives. Fortunately, most stones will pass out of the body without any need for surgical intervention.
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Caused from sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscle in the wall of the urinary bladder, which results in sustained, high bladder pressure and urgent need to urinate.
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Cancer of the prostate is the most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among American men.
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Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. Millions of people suffer from bladder control and it is often an embarrassing problem.
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Up to one-third of women in the U.S. will have pelvic health problems by age 60. Many women assume their symptoms are a natural part of aging. In reality, they are treatable.
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Usually diagnosed in infants and children. The disorder increases the risk of urinary tract infections, which, if left untreated, can lead to kidney damage.
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Are gallstones and kidney stones related?
No. There is no known link between gallstones and kidney stones. These stones are formed in different areas of the body. Also, if you have a gallstone, you are not necessarily more likely to develop kidney stones.
Are there alternatives to vasectomy reversal?
Yes. Your doctor can obtain sperm from the testicle or epididymis by either needle aspiration or an open biopsy procedure, but the sperm are not useful for simple, inexpensive office procedures such as artificial insemination.
How do I prevent kidney stones?
A good first step for you for stone prevention is to drink more liquids. Water is best and intake of greater than 2 quarts per day is best. If you tend to form stones, you should drink enough liquids throughout the day to produce at least 2 quarts of urine in every 24 hour period.
