Advanced Urology of Southwest Louisiana Advanced Urology of Southwest Louisiana
June is men’s health month and we want to take the time to educate you on important facts regarding your health, or the health of the men in your life.
BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) is an enlarged prostate gland. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra and assists in reproduction. As men age, the prostate gets larger, in fact most older men have BPH to some degree and about half of men over 75 experience BPH symptoms.
Urinary incontinence is when urine accidentally leaks. Anywhere from 5% to 15% of men over the age of 60 are affected. Often targeting the cause of urinary problems can help you and your doctor find the best treatment option to reduce bladder leakage.
Since it is a permanent form of birth control, many men have questions or concerns before having a vasectomy. This is normal and to be expected. Here are a few common vasectomy myths that many patients have de-bunked:
Kidney stones can happen at any adult age and can be extremely inconvenient. If diagnosed early, it can be treated more quickly. About 13% of men and 7% of women experience kidney stones, and half of those who get a kidney stone will get it again.
After a prostate cancer diagnosis, there can be a lot of information to take in. The path you and Dr. Siddiq decide to take for treatment depends on certain factors including the stage of the cancer, your age, and your prostate-specific antigen test result,
Some medical conditions are easy to ignore, especially when they seem as common as erectile dysfunction. Even though commercials normalize the condition, it’s important to schedule an appointment if you start experiencing erectile dysfunction.
Prostate cancer is a serious disease that affects thousands of men over the age of 65. Unfortunately, there isn’t one symptom that pushes men to go to the doctor to get checked for prostate cancer. One of the best ways to fight the disease is to catch it in its early stages,
If you’ve experienced kidney stones once, odds are you’ll want to learn how to prevent them from forming again. While the small, hard masses can be caused by family history and certain medications, there are some preventative measures you can take to ensure you don’t experience kidney stone pain again:
September is prostate cancer awareness month. This is the time to become aware of the alarming stats of prostate cancer, including projected 2015 numbers.
