June 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
Kidney stones are very common in both men and women, especially during the hot summer months when we need to stay well hydrated. While some people may not have any complaints, typical symptoms include severe back or groin pain, burning with urination, blood in the urine, and having to urinate frequently. Although stones may appear […]
June 10, 2013 | UTIs Women's Health
And It Burns, Burns, Burns . . . Does this sound familiar? It’s an average day, maybe you’re at work: You use the restroom. Go back to your desk and work for thirty minutes. You feel the urge to go again. Nothing unusual – you’ve had a few cups of coffee. Go back to your […]
June 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
Have you been experiencing low energy, decreased sex drive, or depressed mood for a significant period of time? These could be signs and symptoms of low testosterone. Testosterone is a hormone responsible for many important functions such as sperm production, energy, mood, sexual arousal, and the building of muscle mass, to name a few. Low […]
May 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Many men at some point experience difficulty initiating and maintaining erections. Erectile dysfunction, which is a common occurrence as men get older, can be due to a variety of reasons. Some could be due to stress, lack of sleep, low testosterone, or use of certain medications. Other causes contributing to ED include high blood pressure, […]
May 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
Men, you have probably heard that the prostate starts to enlarge as you get older. The prostate is a small gland located between the rectum and bladder, and its primary role is to secrete semen. Since the prostate surrounds a portion of the urethra (which your urine passes through), your flow can be affected as […]
May 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
Kidney stones, while common in adults, are now becoming a problem in children as well. A stone commonly forms in the kidney when a person becomes dehydrated, and the urine becomes concentrated. We also know that aside from water intake other dietary choices impact the formation of stones as well. A diet high in salt, […]
January 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Did you know that upwards of 1 in 6 couples may experience issues with infertility? At the Austin Urology Institute, we pride ourselves in a comprehensive workup of male infertility. In up to 40% of couples, the male may be at least a partial source of the fertility issue, although in many cases we tend […]
January 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Prostate cancer is one of the leading diagnoses of cancer in men. Over 250,000 men are diagnosed each year. However, we are learning that not all prostate cancers are a cause of mortality. In fact researchers have found that there are hundreds, if not more micro-genetic variants of prostate cancer. Some are more aggressive, and […]
December 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
The AWESOME staff at Austin Urology Institute and Austin Urogynecology ran last night at the Lights of Love 5K supporting the Ronald McDonald House/Dell Children’s Hospital. We had a great time with thousands of others, and weather was perfect. Help us officially name our team for future races! The “Stream Team”? “Running Laps for Prolapse?” […]
December 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
Austin Urology Institute and Dr. Koushik Shaw were recently featured on KXAN-NBC Austin for their work with the North Austin Medical Center Renal Transplant Department. Kidney Transplantation saves lives. We perform the procedure utilizing the latest in laparoscopic, minimally invasive technique to complete the entire procedure through small incisions. Most kidney donors are able to […]
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