January 27, 2024 | Uncategorized UTIs
Stop UTIs in Their Tracts Suffering from recurrent UTI symptoms? Tired of being on antibiotics? I often prescribe D-mannose with Cranberry for my patients with recurrent UTI’s. Research suggests that supplemented D-mannose could be a promising alternative or complementary remedy especially as a prophylaxis for recurrent UTIs. When excreted in urine, D-mannose potentially inhibits Escherichia coli, […]
May 16, 2023 | UTIs
Natural Cures for UTIs Dr. Shaw was recently quoted in an article in LiveStrong about natural UTI treatments you can do at home, noting there are risks with this type of infection and that treatment should be administered by a physician. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are uncomfortable, even painful at times, and should be treated […]
June 22, 2021 | UTIs
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common reasons for patients to see their providers. UTIs are the cause of more than 8.1 million visits to health care providers each year. Twelve percent of men will have at least one UTI during their lifetime. Men over the age of 50 are at higher […]
May 3, 2021 | Bladder Incontinence UTIs Women's Health
It’s Women’s Health Month! The American Urological Association and the Urology Care Foundation have challenged women to commit to making choices that are not only great for their overall health, but that are especially great for women’s urologic health! And men, just so you know, these challenges are not just for women! They apply to […]
May 1, 2021 | Bladder Diet & Nutrition UTIs Women's Health
Happy May Women! It’s Women’s Health Month! The American Urological Association and the Urology Care Foundation have challenged women to commit to making choices that are not only great for their overall health, but that are especially great for women’s urologic health! And men, just so you know, these challenges are not just for women! […]
May 1, 2021 | Bladder Incontinence Kidney Cancer Low Testosterone UTIs Women's Health
May is Women’s Health Month! So just how does women’s health and urology fit together? There are many different urologic conditions that can impact a woman’s health, as well as various other health conditions that affect women that can have an impact on their urologic health. Oftentimes, when a women’s gynecologist or primary care doctor […]
April 14, 2021 | Austin Urology Bladder Diet & Nutrition Erectile Dysfunction Incontinence Kidney Cancer Kidney Health Kidney Stones Low Testosterone Make/Well Men's Health Nutrition Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility) UTIs Women's Health
Dr. Shaw and his team at Austin Urology Institute take an integrative approach to urology by combining different aspects of care, including medication, hormone therapy, innovative new tools, nutritional guidance, and lifestyle factors. Expanding from our core Austin urology services makes treating those urological conditions more effective. Here is a Q&A with the Director of […]
April 13, 2021 | Austin Urology Bladder Erectile Dysfunction Kidney Cancer Kidney Health Nutrition Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility) UTIs Women's Health
This may come as a surprise to some, but diabetes and urological health issues are closely connected. Diabetics are susceptible to urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder problems, and sexual dysfunction in both men and women. Diabetes can also often exacerbate urologic conditions because it can impair the body’s blood flow, nerves, and sensory functions. Simply […]
November 18, 2020 | Uncategorized UTIs
UTIs. If you’ve had one, you know how disruptive they can be to life. If you haven’t had one, you still could get one. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common reasons for patients to see their providers. UTIs are the cause of more than 8.1 million visits to health care providers […]
February 6, 2020 | Bladder Enlarged Prostate Incontinence Men's Health UTIs
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common urological condition that affects about 40 million men in the U.S. The prostate is a small gland located below the neck of the bladder and the urethra. It runs through the center of the prostate from the bladder and through the penis where urine flows out. As the […]
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