A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria get into the urethra (the short tube through which you urinate) and ascend into the bladder. This causes inflammation in the bladder, a condition that doctors call “cystitis”. Typical symptoms ... Read more »
Conditions
Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
What is Interstitial Cystitis? Interstitial Cystitis is also called Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS). It is a condition in which patients report a long-standing pain coming from the bladder or pelvis, often associated with urinary urgency and ... Read more »
Prostatitis
What is Prostatitis? The prostate is a reproductive organ that sits below the bladder and surrounds the urethra (the tube leading from the bladder to the end of the penis). The prostate makes semen which provides a fluid medium that nourishes and ... Read more »
Low T
What is Low T? Testosterone is a hormone that is primarily produced in the testicles and released into the blood stream. At puberty, this hormone promotes the development of pubic hair, larger muscles, and sexual desire. Most men continue to ... Read more »
ED – Erectile Dysfunction
What is Erectile Dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (ED) refers to the inability to achieve and/or sustain an erection that is hard enough to have sex. It’s not a normal part of aging, but it is extremely common because it is often a side effect of ... Read more »
Kidney Stones
What are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones occur when minerals filtered from the blood combine to form hard deposits in the ducts that drain the kidney. It is uncommon before age 20 and peaks at around age 50. Those who suffer from kidney stones in the ... Read more »
Hematuria
Hematuria – Blood in the Urine Many patients are referred to see a urologist to evaluate the finding of hematuria, which means blood in the urine. Sometimes the patient has seen blood in the urine (this is macroscopic or gross hematuria). Other ... Read more »
BPH – Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
BPH – Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia What is BPH? Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, is a condition in which the prostate enlarges as men get older. BPH is a very common condition that affects over 40 million Americans and over 500 million ... Read more »