May 11, 2020 | Enlarged Prostate
In all areas of our urology practice, excellence is always our ambition. Our patients’ health and happiness is always the priority, and sometimes that effort gets recognized by outside groups. Recently, our founder and top-rated Austin urologist Dr. Koushik Shaw at the Austin Urology Institute was named a UroLift® Center of Excellence. Here’s the full […]
May 5, 2020 | Enlarged Prostate
While there is evidence suggesting that fasting, under certain conditions, may be good for a person’s overall health, there is inconclusive evidence suggesting that this practice can help shrink prostates or resolve urinary problems. Some studies do suggest that having a lower fasting blood glucose (sugar) level may be related to having a smaller prostate. […]
March 11, 2020 | Men's Health
Our founder, urologist Dr. Koushik Shaw, was recently featured in three articles on AskMen to enlighten readers on some of the mysteries of the male reproductive process. What Is Whiskey Dick? Here, Dr. Shaw explains how alcohol can hinder sexual performance (leading to erectile dysfunction, among other drawbacks), even as it enhances confidence. How to […]
March 7, 2020 | Austin Urology Bladder Enlarged Prostate Incontinence Men's Health Women's Health
Overactive bladder is more common than you think. But sometimes, it’s hard to tell on your own whether it’s an actual condition you have or something extraneous. Some of the symptoms of overactive bladder include the following: – Do you pee more frequently than you would often like? – Do you experience sudden urges to […]
February 7, 2020 | Austin Urology Bladder Enlarged Prostate Incontinence Men's Health
BPH, or enlarged prostate, is a common condition affecting men around the age of 50. Common symptoms of BPH may include straining to urinate, weak urine stream, dribbling at the end of urination, waking up at night multiple times to urinate, or the inability to empty your bladder. If you experience any or all of […]
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 […]
February 2, 2020 | Austin Urology Bladder Incontinence UTIs
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common medical condition affecting as many as 30% of men and 40% of women in the United States. It is estimated that up to 50% of women and 30% of men will experience bladder control problems and symptoms of OAB during their lifetime. OAB is characterized by a sudden, uncomfortable […]
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 […]
January 16, 2020 | Austin Urology Erectile Dysfunction Low Testosterone Men's Health Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)
Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is the inability to start or maintain an erection that is firm or rigid enough for satisfying sexual performance. Erectile dysfunction and associated symptoms may be present in up to 50% of men after age 40 and is more common and present than most people think. ED has been shown to […]
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