Common Urological Conditions & Treatments
Find information on urological conditions relevant to men, women and children.
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Bedwetting is common and rarely associated with a significant medical problem. It is extremely common among kids who are under the age of 6, and it can last into the preteen years. Bedwetting is considered a natural part of development. Most children will outgrow the problem. Nonetheless, it can be very disturbing and can affect your child's self-esteem or quality of life. Continue reading...
It is common for a man's prostate gland to grow as he ages. This non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH. The prostate has 2 periods of growth over a lifespan. The first is during puberty when the prostate nearly doubles in size. Around age 25, the prostate again begins to slowly grow. This prostatic growth can produce symptoms later in life. Continue reading...
The role of the bladder is to store and to empty urine. It should keep the urine without leaking or bothersome bladder sensations. When it is a convenient time to urinate, bladder emptying should occur as an easy command from the brain to the bladder. Interruption of the bladder's functions can lead to irritation, fear of urine loss, poor quality of life, kidney failure, or infection.
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Deflux® is a sterile, biodegradable gel used to treat vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). Vesicoureteral reflux is the abnormal flow of urine from your bladder back up the tubes (ureters) from your kidneys.
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Kidney stones are among the most painful and prevalent of urologic disorders. Several million kidney stones are diagnosed each year with an estimated 10% of the U.S. population destined to suffer the pain of a kidney stone. Continue reading...
A Pediatric Urodynamic Test is an excellent way to evaluate how the bladder carries out its two main functions: filling and emptying. It does this by measuring the pressure inside the bladder. A pediatric urodynamic test can help us explain incontinence, infections or kidney problems. Continue reading...
Prolapse is a condition where organs fall down or slip out of place. There are several types of prolapse, which can be felt as pressure or even a bulge or ball at the vaginal opening. These include relaxation of the bladder, rectum, or uterus into the vagina. Continue reading...
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in men in the USA. Prostate cancer related mortality is decreasing, and it is estimated that prostate cancer is now the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men.
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Vasectomy is permanent birth control for men. It is a minor surgical procedure, usually performed in the office. It is important that you have an understanding of the procedure to decide whether or not a vasectomy is an appropriate form of contraception for you.
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Vasectomy reversal restores fertility after a vasectomy. There are many reasons to have a vasectomy reversal, but regardless of your reason, there are now advanced methods to restore fertility. By arming yourself with the latest information, you can make informed decisions with your doctor. Continue reading...
Vesicoureteral reflux occurs when urine washes back (refluxes) from the bladder (vesico), up the ureter (ureteral), and toward the kidney. There are two types of vesicoureteral reflux: primary and secondary. Continue reading...
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