by USO Staff | 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 USO Staff | 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,...
by USO Staff | Feb 26, 2021 | General Urology, Prostate Health
When it comes to treating urinary problems, prostate issues, and other urology related conditions, surgery is often a great solution. Unlike most medications, surgery provides permanent relief and comes with little-to-no side effects. While some are concerned that...
by USO Staff | Oct 30, 2020 | General Urology, Men's Health
In most situations, a vasectomy is the safest and most effective way to prevent any future pregnancies. This simple surgical procedure involves cutting or blocking the vas deferens, two tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to your urethra. Though women have the...
by USO Staff | Sep 11, 2020 | General Urology
For those with more extreme cases of urge incontinence, the InterStim system has provided a way to take back control of their bladder. InterStim is a device designed to correct the communication problems between your brain and the nerves that control your...
by USO Staff | Sep 1, 2020 | General Urology
If you’re experiencing ongoing discomfort in your bladder, you may have interstitial cystitis. This is a chronic condition that stems from a confusion of nerve signals around your bladder. Most people end up urinating more frequently in smaller amounts. Over time,...
