March marks National Kidney Month, an initiative designed to promote kidney disease awareness, prevention, and treatment. Kidney disease affects millions of individuals, and at Comprehensive Urology, we want to educate people about kidney disease and other kidney conditions.
All About Kidney Stones – Types, Causes, Symptoms, and More [Infographic]
Urinary tract stones, commonly known as kidney stones, affect more than 500,000 people annually. They consist of minerals and salts that crystallize and stick together. When this happens, a person may experience severe abdomen, flank, and/or groin pain. Kidney stone identification and prevention is key. Now, let’s take a look at everything you need toRead More
Does Prostate Cancer Treatment Cause Impotence?
Impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction (ED), refers to the inability to have an erection for sexual intercourse. Several prostate cancer treatments have been shown to cause ED. These include: Radical Prostatectomy (RP): This surgery involves the removal of the prostate gland and tissues that surround it. A retropubic approach is the most common wayRead More
How to Get Rid of Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Nocturia (waking up at night to urinate) affects individuals across all age groups and genders.
Three Home Remedies for Vaginal Dryness Relief
Vaginal dryness occurs when the vagina is not properly lubricated and healthy. This problem affects 58% of post-menopausal women, according to Women’s Health Concern.
What’s the Difference Between Urinary Incontinence and an Overactive Bladder?
Urinary incontinence and an overactive bladder are two very different issues, yet both are major concerns for millions of individuals. Fortunately, with proper diagnosis and treatment, individuals can get the help they need to mitigate urinary incontinence or an overactive bladder.
Why You’re Getting Recurring UTIs and How to Treat Them
A urinary tract infection (UTI) appears when bacteria invade the urinary tract, which causes infection as well as inflammation. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, ureters (the tubes transferring urine from the kidneys to the bladder), and urethra (the tube that carries urine to the outside world). It is generally assumed that the urinary tractRead More
What is HIFU Treatment for Prostate Cancer?
For a man, one of the most dreaded phrases you can hear from a urologist is, “You have prostate cancer.” Today, prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent diseases among men in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with this cancer in their lifetime.Read More
Rejuvenate Your Femininity with ThermiVa®
If you’re a woman whose vagina muscles have become stretched and loose, your self-confidence and/or level of comfort during times of intimacy may be affected. If so, you’re not alone; it’s estimated that more than 50% of the women over age 50 are affected. As a result, it’s not uncommon for you to experience vaginalRead More
September Is Prostate Cancer Month – What You Need to Know about The Disease
Hearing the phrase, “it’s prostate cancer” is enough to send chills down any man’s spine. Fortunately, however, prostate cancer is not a diagnosis that guarantees a negative outcome, although it does usually cause shock and dismay. Due to the latest advances in cancer diagnostics and treatment options, finding out that you have prostate cancer inRead More