When we called Dr. Bischoff’s office, we were in panic mode as my husband was barely able to void. Yarnell, his office assistant , very professionally was able to calm me down after hearing desperation in my voice. She made it possible for us to be seen ASAP and Dr. Bischoff agreed to take over my husband’s complicated case.
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There are many different types of kidney stones. These stones can result from a multitude of factors and vary in treatment. While these stones demonstrate common symptoms that often occur with different types of urinary problems, they are entirely different from those other conditions. To follow are a list of the symptoms of kidney stones,
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ED (erectile dysfunction) and Low T (low testosterone) are both common issues affecting millions of men today. Even though they share similar symptoms, they are actually two separate conditions.
ED is defined by the inability of a man to attain and/or maintain an erection sufficient for intercourse. Low T means the testicles are not producing enough of the male hormone testosterone.
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For as long as testosterone replacement therapy has been used to treat men suffering from low testosterone, or ‘Low T’, there have been skeptics arguing that it increases the risk of prostate cancer. Recent research from The Journal of Urology of the American Urological Association, suggests otherwise. Experts say if testosterone therapy is prescribed under proper guidelines,
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Determining Prostate Cancer Risk Factors
At Urology Austin, we tell our patients that it is critically important to detect prostate cancer in its earliest stages. If we can find it early, we are better able to treat it successfully. We look at each individual’s prostate cancer risk factors to determine which patients should receive screening tests for prostate cancer.
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June is Men’s Health Month in Central Texas
Three years ago, Urology Austin approached the City of Austin to declare June as Men’s Health Month and a formal proclamation was established (read more about it in a previous blog). And again this June, we are continuing our commitment to keeping the men of Central Texas healthy.
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There’s a muscle group most women (and some men) don’t talk about much… and that’s our pelvic floor. But we should think about it because it’s the group of muscles that support our pelvic organs like the bladder, vagina and recturm. It’s extremely important to your overall health and affects functions like
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On November 1st, Urology Austin physicians Dr. David Cuellar and Dr. Robert Northway shaved like most other days. But for the rest of the month, they’re throwing their razors away and sprouting mustaches like thousands of other men around Central Texas and around the world in honor of ‘Movember’.
Last month, millions donned pink in honor of breast cancer awareness month.
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Last week the “West Austin News” ran a front page story on Urology Austin’s Dash for Dad 5K benefitting prostate cancer at Camp Mabry on October 27th. The report highlights the survival stories of Texas Music Hall of Famer Van Wilks, and local West Austin attorney, Larry Laden. Both men are strong proponents for the early detection of prostate cacner and both credit their survival to regualr PSA screenings.
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A Basic Guide to Urology Austin and its Explanation of Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer is a cancerous tumor that is located within one of the kidneys, which are found in the lower back region. Those who have one of the following risk factors: male gender, older age, smoking, obesity, and genetics are generally more susceptible to kidney cancer.
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