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Kidney Stones in the Summertime

May 2, 2014  |  Kidney Health  Kidney Stones  

It’s that time of year again, when Central Texas’ mild spring gives way to the heat of summer. Along with swimming, ice cream and sunshine, summer in Central Texas also means kidney stone season. Because of our heat, which leads to increased sweat and dehydration, along with increased levels of minerals in our water, our […]

Austin Urology Institute Now Offering Genetic Testing for Prostate Cancer

April 27, 2014  |  Uncategorized  

Dr. Shaw and the Austin Urology Institute are proud to be amongst the first to offer genetic testing for prostate cancer.  As you may have read, there has been a lot of debate and discussion in regards to the diagnosis, management, and treatment of prostate cancer.  What we have learned, in a general sense, that […]

What Is Low Testosterone?

April 21, 2014  |  Low Testosterone  

The term “Low Testosterone” has been popping up everywhere recently, from your doctor’s office to the news, and in pharmaceutical ads on television and in magazines.  So what exactly is “Low T,” and why should you get checked? In this blog post, I’ll discuss the whys and hows of Low T, the symptoms to look […]

New Cancer Fighting Technology Comes To Austin

April 17, 2014  |  Bladder  

The Austin Urology Institute would like to announce the next big step in the fight against bladder cancer: the arrival of Narrow Band Imaging in the Travis County Area. As with any form of cancer, early detection is the most effective step in making a full recovery. However, with the Austin area’s current technology, standard […]

Leaking Urine: The Consequence of Incontinence

March 27, 2014  |  Incontinence  

You can’t always control when you pee. But you can at least know why: Why do I leak urine? Men and women leak urine for different reasons. Urinary leakage in women is typically associated with age, family history, and past pregnancies/deliveries. Men typically leak urine after a prostate surgery. Contact your doctor if urinary leakage […]

When to Get a Prostate Exam

March 12, 2014  |  Prostate Cancer  

We at Austin Urology Institute get a lot of questions about when it’s appropriate and effective to get a prostate exam, and when a prostate biopsy is ordered after that. Here are the general guidelines: When do I need a prostate exam? Prostate exams (along with PSA blood test) are part of prostate cancer screening. […]

Kidney Stones on the Rise in the US

February 11, 2014  |  Kidney Health  

Kidney stones are increasingly becoming a problem in the United States, and much of that rise can be attributed to poor dietary habits and the growing rate of obesity. Because kidney stones are caused by what we eat and our lifestyle, they are prevented through the same mechanisms as well. Kidney stones are calcifications that […]

Austin Urology Institute to Offer Xiaflex for Peyronie’s Disease

January 10, 2014  |  Uncategorized  

Austin Urology Institute is proud to be amongst the first to offer Xiaflex as the first FDA approved treatment for men with Peyronie’s Disease. Peyronie’s disease is a painful condition involving curvature of the penis as a result of traumatic intercourse. The penis has two chambers, the corpus cavernosum, that fill with blood during an […]

What does a urologist do?

December 18, 2013  |  Austin Urology  Kidney Health  Men's Health  Women's Health  

A urologist is a specialist who deals with problems of the urinary system which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, and urethra.  In addition to the urinary system, a urologist also sees male patients for issues with erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, and pain in the prostate or testicles. There can be some confusion between a […]

What conditions does a urologist treat?

December 11, 2013  |  Men's Health  Women's Health  

A urologist is a medical doctor that treats disorders of the urinary system for men and women, as well as the male reproductive system. This includes surgical and medical treatment. There is a wide variety of conditions ranging from low testosterone to urinary infections to cancer.  Men’s health conditions include low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, prostate […]

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