The cause of overactive bladder determines its treatment, which can include behavioral training, medications, and?in the most extreme cases?surgery. Continue Reading
The cause of overactive bladder determines its treatment, which can include behavioral training, medications, and?in the most extreme cases?surgery. Continue Reading
A vasectomy is a male sterilization procedure where the ducts that transport sperm are cut, tied, and sealed off so that sperm no longer enters the ejaculate stream. Roughly half a million men each year in the United States undergo the procedure, and it has shown to be 99 percent effective at preven ... Continue Reading
A vasectomy is a male sterilization procedure where the ducts that transport sperm are cut, tied, and sealed off so that sperm no longer enters the ejaculate stream. Roughly half a million men each year in the United States undergo the procedure, and it has shown to be 99 pe ... Continue Reading
Neurogenic bladder refers to a loss of bladder control due to complications with the brain, spinal cord, or nerves that control the bladder. It can be caused by a head or spinal cord injury, or other conditions such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes or stroke. Continue Reading
Neurogenic bladder refers to a loss of bladder control due to complications with the brain, spinal cord, or nerves that control the bladder. It can be caused by a head or spinal cord injury, or other conditions such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes or stroke. Continue Reading
Chemotherapy uses medications to destroy cancer cells and/or prevent their growth. In the field of urology, chemotherapy can be used to treat cancers of the urinary tract and male reproductive system. Though effective, treatment carries a number of side effects?some minor and correctable, others mor ... Continue Reading
Chemotherapy uses medications to destroy cancer cells and/or prevent their growth. In the field of urology, chemotherapy can be used to treat cancers of the urinary tract and male reproductive system. Though effective, treatment carries a number of side effects?some minor an ... Continue Reading
In urology, brachytherapy is often used to treat prostate cancer. This type of radiation therapy involves placing high-energy (radioactive) material inside the body to kill cancer cells and halt the growth of tumors. The radioactive material is sealed within catheters, wires, seeds, or needles and p ... Continue Reading
In urology, brachytherapy is often used to treat prostate cancer. This type of radiation therapy involves placing high-energy (radioactive) material inside the body to kill cancer cells and halt the growth of tumors. The radioactive material is sealed within catheters, wires ... Continue Reading
Biofeedback is a technique that teaches people how to control certain functions of the body. In urology, it may be used to help patients with urinary problems learn how to contract and relax the muscles that control urination. Continue Reading
Biofeedback is a technique that teaches people how to control certain functions of the body. In urology, it may be used to help patients with urinary problems learn how to contract and relax the muscles that control urination. Continue Reading
Testicular torsion is a condition that involves twisting of the testicle and the spermatic cord from which it is suspended. As a result, blood is unable to flow to the testicle and scrotum, which can lead to tissue death. Immediate treatment is needed to prevent loss of the testicle and infertility. ... Continue Reading
Testicular torsion is a condition that involves twisting of the testicle and the spermatic cord from which it is suspended. As a result, blood is unable to flow to the testicle and scrotum, which can lead to tissue death. Immediate treatment is needed to prevent loss of the ... Continue Reading
A urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra due to scarring caused by injury, infection, or inflammation. Treatment depends upon the strictures location along the urethra, as well as its severity. Underlying conditions like infections and inflammation may also be treated at the same time. Continue Reading
A urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra due to scarring caused by injury, infection, or inflammation. Treatment depends upon the strictures location along the urethra, as well as its severity. Underlying conditions like infections and inflammation may also be trea Continue Reading
Non-neurogenic voiding dysfunction often occurs in children and presents with the inability to urinate normally due to a interference in the signals the bladder sends to the brain, or because of behavioral and developmental issues. Treatment consists of behavioral or motivational therapy, medication ... Continue Reading
Non-neurogenic voiding dysfunction often occurs in children and presents with the inability to urinate normally due to a interference in the signals the bladder sends to the brain, or because of behavioral and developmental issues. Treatment consists of behavioral or motivat ... Continue Reading
As men get older their prostate glands can swell, causing a condition known as benign prostate hyperplasia (or more simply, enlarged prostate). Treatments for BPH range from self care to medication to surgery. Continue Reading
As men get older their prostate glands can swell, causing a condition known as benign prostate hyperplasia (or more simply, enlarged prostate). Treatments for BPH range from self care to medication to surgery. Continue Reading