What Is a "Swollen Kidney"? A Guide to Bilateral Hydronephrosis Enlarged kidneys can develop at any age, affecting not only adults and children but also the kidneys of prenatal infants. This swelling develops when the ureters used to drain the kidneys get blocked, causing a buildup of urine that leads to enlargement of [...]
Penile Fracture: What Is It, and Is It Dangerous? Some people assume that because there's no bone in the penis, it's impossible to fracture this bodily organ. But while this type of injury is rare, it's true that you can break your penis through certain types of trauma—and a penile fracture can have [...]
What Are the Symptoms of a Hydrocele? Common in toddlers and less common in male adults, hydroceles sometimes don’t even need treatment, but increased swelling or pain needs to be carefully watched. What is a hydrocele? A hydrocele is a specific type of swelling in the scrotum caused by fluid collecting in the [...]
What is Balanitis and How Is It Treated? Approximately 3 to 11 percent of men are affected by this common condition of the penis. There are several types of balanitis as well as different methods for treatment; this guide can help you find what to watch for. What is balanitis? Balanitis is [...]
What Causes Kidney Stones Painful, prevalent and persistent, kidney stones are hard mineral deposits that build up inside the kidneys and are expelled out of the body. This is a very common issue for many Americans, but why do you get kidney stones, and what can individuals do to prevent them? This guide [...]
How to Do Kegel Exercises for Men Kegels for men? Is it possible, and why would one do them? This pelvic floor exercise is both possible and recommended for men of many ages and in many situations. Can men do Kegels? Yes, men can do Kegels! Kegels help men strengthen their pelvic [...]
Bladder / Urothelial Cancer By Dr. Vahan Kassabian and Dr. A. Dev Mally, Advanced Urology Bladder Cancer Overview BLADDER CANCER Occurring most frequently in men, bladder cancer is among the most common types of cancer and affects nearly 70,000 U.S. adults annually. Of this group, 90 percent of [...]
Prostate Cancer By Dr. Vahan Kassabian and Dr. A. Dev Mally, Advanced Urology Updated 9:26 AM ET, Mon Jan 20, 2020 Atlanta Prostate Center: Prostate Cancer Overview PROSTATE CANCER Prostate cancer is common among men over the age of 65. It rarely affects men below the age [...]
Urethral Stricture Disease Urethral Stricture Overview The urethra is the portion of the urinary tract which moves urine from the bladder so that it can be excreted. The urethra is an elastic tube that allows the smooth passage of urine. In some circumstances, the passage may be narrowed due [...]
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Pelvic Organ Prolapse Overview A pelvic organ prolapse (POP) usually occurs in the pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor muscles are the muscles that form the hammock shape around your pelvic opening. The reason these muscles exist is to keep the pelvic organs in their place. [...]
