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 21, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate
The benefit of treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) isn’t just eliminating urinary symptoms that are disruptive to your quality of life, it also keeps your bladder healthy. The prostate is a small gland located below the neck of the bladder. The urethra (where urine flows out) runs through the center of the prostate from the […]
April 20, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate
Have you heard about the UroLift procedure to treat your BPH symptoms? No? Well, you aren’t alone. Seventy-five percent of men reported that their doctor had never mentioned the UroLift procedure when discussing BPH treatment. At Austin Urology Institute, our providers insure that all options to treat BPH, both medical and surgical, are discussed. UroLift […]
April 19, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common medical condition that affects about 40 million men in the U.S. Benign growth of the prostate obstructs the urethra and creates urinary symptoms such as frequent daytime urination, getting up at night frequently to urinate, a weak or slow stream, the feeling of not emptying the bladder completely, […]
April 12, 2021 | Austin Urology Diet & Nutrition Erectile Dysfunction Low Testosterone Men's Health Nutrition Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)
Let’s talk testosterone… When it comes to Men’s Wellness, testosterone is a key player. It is responsible for regulating men’s muscle mass and strength, bone mass, fat distribution, production of red blood cells, sex drive (libido), and sperm production. Your highest increase in testosterone occurs between puberty and early adulthood, remains stable for a while, […]
April 8, 2021 | Kidney Cancer
Each year, kidney cancer is diagnosed in approximately 52,000 Americans. Kidney cancer is about twice as common in males than females and is usually diagnosed between the ages of 50 and 70. With early diagnosis and treatment, kidney cancer can be cured. Survival rates for patients with kidney cancer range from 79-100%. When a kidney […]
April 7, 2021 | Kidney Cancer Kidney Health
In the U.S., approximately 2% of all cancers arise from the kidney. Each year, kidney cancer is diagnosed in approximately 52,000 Americans. Kidney cancer is about twice as common in males than females and is usually diagnosed between the ages of 50 and 70 years. With early diagnosis and treatment kidney cancer can be cured, […]
April 2, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate
When medical management for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) fails, it’s time to discuss appropriate surgical treatment options. Traditionally, Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) and, more recently, the Urolift procedure, have been the most widely studied, effective and performed procedures to alleviate BPH symptoms. Well, there’s a new kid on the block touting effective treatment […]
March 30, 2021 | Bladder Enlarged Prostate
Those that have symptoms of BPH (benign prostate hypertrophy), or an “obstructive prostate,” often suffer from an increase in urinary frequency, urgency, incomplete emptying or weak stream. Previously, alcohol was thought to worsen those symptoms, as alcohol is a diuretic that often causes more urinary frequency and urgency. However, a recent review of 19 studies […]
March 24, 2021 | Bladder Enlarged Prostate
Spring has sprung! Days are lasting longer, weather is warmer and plants are blooming. For many, this also means seasonal allergies are back and that it’s time to break out the allergy medications. While allergy medications help alleviate sneezing, nasal congestion, post nasal drainage and headaches, those same medications can actually worsen urinary symptoms if […]
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