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Why is my urine the color of Fanta?

June 16, 2014  |  Men's Health  Women's Health  

  We have all been there. You stand up and look right before you flush and you ask yourself, is that normal? Before you diagnose yourself, here are some of the most common colors of urine that stir questions. Urine that is orange may be discolored due to the foods you are eating or certain […]

Why am I leaking?

June 14, 2014  |  Incontinence  

Sometimes we laugh a little too hard or cough or have that really big sneeze and all of a sudden we pee a little. This can be a funny experience for yourself that you usually don’t tell anyone, but you need to be careful and make sure it is not caused by something more serious. […]

The life of sperm after vasectomies

June 13, 2014  |  Uncategorized  

What happens to sperm after a vasectomy? After a vasectomy, the sperm continues to be produced, however they do not travel through the vas deferens due to the vasectomy. If the sperm have nowhere to go, they are broken down and absorbed by the body. In rare cases, sperm may collect in a cyst of […]

Why are kidney stones more common in Texas?

June 10, 2014  |  Kidney Health  Kidney Stones  

Austin and its surrounding cities (Georgetown, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Bastrop, and San Marcos) are at higher risk of making stones mostly due to the hot weather. During the summer, people enjoy spending time outside. Austin, in particular is a very active city and many people do not hydrate as well as they should. […]

Vasectomies: Permanent Birth Control Is Easier Than You’d Think

June 6, 2014  |  TV Appearances  Vasectomy  

When couples know their families are complete, it’s often the woman who undergoes a tubal ligation as a form of permanent birth control. But more and more men each year are opting to take that responsibility on instead. Vasectomies are a quick, painless option that nearly 500,000 U.S. men choose to take advantage of each […]

What are the best erectile dysfunction treatments?

June 5, 2014  |  Erectile Dysfunction  

Treatment varies for erectile dysfunction. Oral ED medications are most common for first line treatment. If patient wants to move to a tablet form it can vary from a low dosage of 5mg and up to 20mg depending upon efficacy and tolerability. Tablet is taken daily 20-30 minutes before intercourse. Most common dosage is 10mg. […]

Top Kidney Cancer Questions Answered

May 26, 2014  |  Kidney Cancer  

What are the most common symptoms of kidney cancer? Kidney cancer does not typically present with symptoms unless it is in a later or more advanced stage. At this time, usual symptoms include back pain (unilateral), abdominal pain, and/or blood in the urine. How is kidney cancer diagnosed? Many kidney tumors are diagnosed incidentally on […]

Top 6 Causes of Kidney Stones

May 21, 2014  |  Kidney Stones  

Kidney stones are common, particularly in the Central Texas area, where high heat can lead to dehydration, which increases the likelihood of stone formation. 1. Low water intake or decreased hydration 2. High caffeine intake such as coffee, soda, tea, energy drinks (>2-3 beverages per day) 3. Obesity 5. Poor diet 4. Family history 5. […]

When does erectile dysfunction usually start?

May 20, 2014  |  Erectile Dysfunction  

While erectile dysfunction can affect men of any age, especially psychological ED that is not necessarily tied to a physical condition, it is more common in men over the age of 40. This can be due to a variety of factors including decreased testosterone and/or medical problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, […]

When does prostate cancer become life threatening?

May 18, 2014  |  Prostate Cancer  

Prostate cancer becomes life threatening when it has metastasized or spread into the body, such as the bones, brain, liver, or lungs. Prostate cancer is generally a slow growing disease; however once it has spread to other areas of the body it is considered aggressive and difficult to treat. Usually when any type of cancer […]

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