Pollakiuria, more commonly known as urinary frequency, is when a previously toilet trained child shows a sudden increase in frequency of needing to urinate throughout the day
When it comes to kidney stones, men do have a higher likelihood of suffering from them, but women should still be aware of this excruciating condition.
The treatment is non-invasive, low risk, and has virtually no recovery time or side effects. Sounds great, right?
Women make up more than half of the 13 million people who suffer from urinary incontinence in the United States.
Since some women don’t show symptoms of POP, and those who do show it are often too embarrassed or confused to ask for help, it’s important to be aware of how POP affects the female body and just how common it is.
Cryptorchidism – the condition known as undescended testicles – is the most common genital abnormality in boys.
Prostatitis, and the pelvic pain associated with it, is considered one of the most common urological problems men face.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is the enlarging of the prostate gland.
A hernia is when an organ within the abdominal cavity breaks through a weakness in the abdominal wall.
The prostate is a male-specific organ involved in both sexual and urinary functioning. It is small and positioned in front of the bladder.
Hypospadias is a fairly common birth defect in boys, affecting one in every 200 male newborns.
Anywhere from 5-15% of men who suffer from erectile dysfunction in the United States.
It’s just a fact of life that men’s and women’s bodies operate differently and are susceptible to different problems.
Most kidney problems are both preventable and treatable but may require lifestyle changes or medical intervention.
Vasectomies are a permanent form of birth control that makes impregnating a sexual partner nearly impossible under normal circumstances.
AUNC wants our patients to be well informed and aware of any urological problems or discomfort they might be experiencing.
Kidney stones are often considered the most uncomfortable and common urological issues in men, and they can also be found in women.
It’s never too early to start thinking of choices you can make to support urological health.
AUNC is committed to bringing our patients the most technologically advanced medical treatment options, so we are proud to offer HIFU to patients with stage one or stage two prostate cancer.
A man’s bladder is much like a car battery, in that it’s easy to take for granted how essential it is to you on a daily basis.
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, or HIFU, is an exciting new treatment for prostate cancer that is all the buzz in the medical community.
We at Associated Urologists of North Carolina diagnose and treat many sensitive conditions for men in the Raleigh-Durham area.
Determining when the right time is to start getting prostate exams is a controversial subject in the medical community.
Just like our society is quickly advancing in many other areas of science, technology, and medicine, prostate cancer treatment is making strides, as well.
The areas of care that urologists diagnose and treat are vital for health and well-being. Because of that, it may be important for you to get regular screenings by a urologist to catch serious maladies while they are still early.
Whether you are seeking urology care for a man, woman, or child, our practice has the expertise to diagnose and treat you.
“Low T” is a very common symptom of aging in men, or can be a medical problem unrelated to aging.
