After a prostate cancer diagnosis, there can be a lot of information to take in. The path you and Dr. Kaplon decide to take for treatment depends on certain factors including the stage of the cancer, your age, and your prostate-specific antigen test result, among others.
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Should I See a Doctor About Erectile Dysfunction
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.
How Do I Know if I Have Prostate Cancer?
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, so it’s important to know what symptoms warrant a call to your doctor.
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Frequent Urination in Men – When It’s Time to See a Doctor
Find yourself running to the bathroom all the time? The medical term for that is frequent urination. Though it could just mean you’re drinking too many fluids throughout the day, it could be a symptom of an underlying health problem such as diabetes, an enlarged prostate, stroke or interstitial cystitis.
September – Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September is prostate cancer awareness month. This is the time to become aware of the alarming stats of prostate cancer, including projected 2015 numbers.
Preparing for Urology Surgery in St. Petersburg, FL
In the days and weeks leading up to your surgery, you will need to start preparing yourself, both mentally and physically. Any surgery can be stressful, but with enough preparation, much of your anxiety will go away.
Should You Be Screened for Prostate Cancer
According to the National Cancer Institute, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States, after skin cancer.
The prostate is a gland about the size of a walnut located just below the bladder. It is responsible for producing important fluid for reproduction. There is a risk of your prostate slowly growing cancer without any symptoms until it is fully infected or spreads cancer to other parts of your body.
Although some prostate cancers are asymptomatic (do not present symptoms) some may show signs. These could be testicular pain, blood in your urine or difficulty passing urine. Visit your doctor immediately if you experience this.
What Causes Kidney Stones?
Kidney stones are most commonly caused by a build-up of salt and minerals, or calcium-oxalate, that are eventually passed out through your urine. While kidney stones usually are a very minor condition, they can cause severe pain. These are some of the most common causes of kidney stones:
Warning Signs of Low Testosterone
Testosterone is an important hormone for men. It plays a role in sexual health, hair growth and emotions. A decrease in testosterone is normal as men age. However, it can affect men of every age. Below are the most common warning signs of low testosterone:
Six Surprising Reasons for Erectile Dysfunction
Approximately 30 million men in the United States suffer from erectile dysfunction. Even though age is the main reason for men having the inability to get an erection, there are a few surprising causes of ED.