Kidney stone treatment is one of the most straightforward parts of a urologist’s practice. We have a multitude of treatment options ranging from non-invasive to surgical that can help patients eliminate the pain and, in many cases, become entirely stone-free. Even complex kidney stone situations can be managed through a combination of procedures and lifestyle […]
By: Michael Garcia-Roig, M.D. As pediatric urologists, one of the most common patients we see in the office is a child struggling with voiding dysfunction. This umbrella term includes symptoms of urinary incontinence, urgency, frequency, and sensation of incomplete emptying. One of the less obvious but most significant contributors to this is constipation. This can be […]
By: Michael Kemper, M.D. BPH / Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate, and erectile dysfunction or ED both occur in patients that reach middle age or later. Because of the prevalence of each of these conditions, patients may sometimes wonder if one causes the other and, in particular, if BPH causes ED. Following, […]
As it relates to kidney stones, there are quite a few misconceptions that patients should understand so that they seek appropriate treatment for their symptomatic kidney stones. Unfortunately, because of these misconceptions, some patients do not take kidney stones as seriously as they should. So, let’s set the record straight and give you the decision-making […]
By: Joseph Song, M.D. Living in the Atlanta area and the southeast United States generally has many benefits. However, a dubious distinction of our area revolves around why we are known as the “stone belt.” No, we’re not talking about mining stones or gems. Instead, it’s the fact that those who live in the southeast United […]
Peyronie’s Disease, an abnormal penile curvature, is a disease that can cause significant physical as well as psychological distress. Peyronie’s Disease is a disease of abnormal scar tissue in the penis, leading to a palpable bump or lump as well as curvature. This can cause pain with intercourse, pain for their partners, or distress that […]
By: Dr. Michael Garcia-Roig As pediatric urologists, one of the most common patients we encounter is children with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), and an important consideration in children with a UTI is whether a fever is present. A high fever suggests a kidney infection, also called pyelonephritis, and one of the most common underlying […]
Erectile dysfunction is a concern that affects many men in midlife and later. Erectile dysfunction is not normal at any age. There are several reasons possible reasons for new onset or worsening erectile dysfunction, but the most common revolves around the occlusion of the penile arteries, resulting from plaque deposits sticking to their walls. If […]
Ralph Puckett, a medical sales professional, always knew the importance of staying on top of his health. For more than 30 years, he diligently visited the same physician for annual check ups. “And everything was copacetic,” he recalls. That was until late 2018 when his PSA levels spiked. Concerned Puckett might have prostate cancer, his […]
Georgia Urology’s Dr. Shaya Taghechian, a Center of Excellence for the procedure, delivers much-needed relief to a patient with long-term struggles With a wedding and honeymoon on the horizon, 58-year-old Alison K. felt unrelenting pressure. Her stress urinary incontinence (SUI) had become increasingly worse throughout a decade, and now it threatened to infringe on one […]