Urology

Epididymitis is usually caused by the spread of a bacterial infection from the urethra or the bladder. An acute onset (less than 6 weeks) is typically triggered by infectious etiologies. Bacteria are responsible for about 80% of cases. The most common infections that cause this condition are chlamydia and gonorrhea in young heterosexual men. In […] Read More

Nocturia, the act of urinating more frequently at night, is an unfortunate problem that disrupts sleep and can be a sign of other medical conditions. One common cause of frequent nighttime urination is benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH. Most males will experience some degree of enlargement of their prostate gland. Because the prostate gland is […] Read More

Kidney cancer is a difficult situation. This medical condition, most commonly Renal Cell Carcinoma, requires significant treatment and medical attention. If required, he or she may refer you to an oncologist (a cancer specialist) or a urologist (a kidney surgeon). Renal cell carcinoma is almost exclusively (in early stages) treated with surgery. Often the diagnosis […] Read More

The prostate is a gland that sits right at the base of the urethra, where the urine comes out. Interestingly, it is one of the few parts of the body that continues to grow over the entire life span. This, unfortunately, means that most men, as they age into their 50s and 60s, will begin […] Read More

Unfortunately, the answer depends on if you are a man or a woman. In men, a weak urine flow is usually a sign of an enlarged prostate (also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH for short). Symptoms such as starting and stopping are very typical for BPH. This could also be a cause of […] Read More

Interstitial cystitis is a difficult medical condition in which patients experience many of the same symptoms as a urinary tract infection (cramping, urinary frequency, and urgency, burning with urination) but without any actual evidence of an infection. For many patients with interstitial cystitis, certain types of foods tend to make the symptoms worse. The foods […] Read More

Blood in the urine can be a sign of an underlying disease, or it can be something that happens briefly and then goes away. A primary care physician or a urologist can help to determine if the blood in the urine is an indicator of disease or not. There are many causes of blood in […] Read More

A prostate abscess is a serious medical condition.  Bacterial prostatitis is a condition where bacteria infect the prostate. The prostate, as you know, is a gland that is part of the male reproductive system. Unfortunately, the prostate is not easily accessible or viewable as it is located in the pelvis. The best way to assess […] Read More

Kidney stones can be very painful and can take some time to pass. While there are some tips that help to let your doctor know whether you are able to pass the stone by yourself or if you will need some help (i.e., is the stone too large to be able to pass), the actual […] Read More

Kidney stones are small masses that are made up of very small crystals. When the urine that is being filtered through the kidneys contains too much of a certain type of crystal, the crystals may start to join together and come out of solution, forming tiny stones. This process may take several weeks to months […] Read More