by Steve Swearengin | Jul 26, 2021 | General Urology
If you find yourself here today after googling something like “what is a prostate” or “what does the prostate do?” You are not alone. The prostate is a part of the body that often goes unnoticed and untalked about, that is until there may be something wrong with it....
by Steve Swearengin | Jul 21, 2021 | General Urology
Urinary tract stones, also known as kidney stones, are one of the most common diagnoses that can affect your urinary tract. In fact, kidney stones affect 1 in 11 Americans today and account for one of the top ten causes for emergency room visits. Kidney stones have...
by Steve Swearengin | Jul 13, 2021 | General Urology
The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of your body. In the case of men, it also carries semen. When cancerous cells form in or around this area, it’s known as urethral cancer. The good news is that urethral cancer is one of the...
by Steve Swearengin | May 21, 2021 | General Urology
Considering a vasectomy? If you don’t want to have children in the future, it’s a great choice. Vasectomies offer a variety of advantages over female tubal ligation (also known as “having your tubes tied”). They’re 99% effective, they’re more affordable, they pose...
by Steve Swearengin | Mar 19, 2021 | General Urology, Urinary Conditions
If your urine color is anything besides a light yellow or clear, your body is probably trying to tell you something. Often, it’s not anything dire. Vibrant yellow urine is typically caused by excess vitamins. Orange or dark brown urine could mean dehydration. Food...
by Steve Swearengin | Mar 10, 2021 | General Urology, Urinary Conditions
Your urethra is a hollow tube that runs from your bladder to the outside of your body, allowing urine to pass through. Due to its expose nature, the urethra can be prone to infections such as UTIs. Though unpleasant, UTIs are temporary and highly treatable. However,...
