January 27, 2020 | Bladder Enlarged Prostate Incontinence UTIs
If you’re a man beginning to get around your middle ages, you might have noticed a growing problem in your day to day life. Typically, having to do with urinary issues and going to the bathroom. These urinary problems might include the frequent or urgent need to urinate, increased frequency of urination at night (nocturia), […]
January 22, 2020 | Bladder Enlarged Prostate Incontinence
Benign prostate hyperplasia or, BPH, is a common, progressive urological condition that can seriously impede the fluidity of your life. This condition, which has to do with the enlargement of the prostate, occurs in men around the age of 50. At 60 years old, 50% of men start exhibiting symptoms of BPH. And by age […]
December 3, 2019 | Bladder Kidney Cancer Kidney Health UTIs
A UTI while pregnant can be frustrating. Urinary tract infections or bladder infections (UTIs) are common in pregnancy with between 2-10% of women diagnosed with them while pregnant. Pregnant women are at increased risk for UTIs starting in week 6 through week 24. So if you’re in a similar situation, this info might help you […]
June 20, 2019 | Bladder
Most men, as they get older, begin to experience urinary problems. This is due to the benign growth of the prostate as men age, also called benign prostate hyperplasia or BPH. This is a common, progressive urological condition, typically beginning around age 50 with 50% of men exhibiting some signs of BPH at age 60. […]
May 9, 2019 | Bladder
Work is stressful enough. Then add on top of it the additional concern that it may be making you sick. Not sick of your job, but actually physically sick. For example, would you be surprised if where you work and the materials you came into contact with could be causing bladder cancer? The fact of […]
March 19, 2019 | Bladder Enlarged Prostate Prostate Cancer
Fighting the Frequency Have you found yourself fighting the frequency to urinate far more often than you used to? Is that frequency even more notable at night, and when you do make it to the toilet, is difficulty urinating and a weak urine stream starting to become apparent? If you’re a man over the age […]
March 7, 2019 | Bladder Kidney Cancer Prostate Cancer Robotic Surgery
Growing Out of Modernity There has been an impressive number of medical advancements over the years, from 3D-printed organs to bionic eyes to full facial transplants. Included in that category is a classification of surgery that was named after one of the most pioneering men of our time: Leonardo da Vinci. A widely comprehensive technology […]
December 4, 2018 | Bladder
Bladder Irritants – Avoiding a Mad Bladder You’ve seen the signs and after some internet searching, you’re fairly certain that your symptoms align with symptoms of a bladder tumor. Now, the next step is ask yourself, how is bladder cancer diagnosed? After a few quick clicks, you come to a clear conclusion — it’s time […]
November 14, 2018 | Bladder
How Do You Treat Bladder Cancer? Depending on the type, grade and stage, there are several different ways you can treat bladder cancer. Additionally, one’s overall health and treatment preferences play a large role in what the preferred approach is. Second opinions, visiting specialists including oncologists are all important parts of the process. Dr. Shaw […]
October 23, 2018 | Bladder
There is a lot to be said about Bladder cancer, and the Austin Urology Institute is here to lay it all out. Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S. It affects approximately 68,000 adults in the United States each year. It begins in the cells that line the inside of […]
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