Urological Conditions

Adrenal tumors form in the adrenal glands, which produce hormones that regulate different bodily functions in your endocrine system. Adrenal tumors can be benign, functional (pre cancerous), or malignant. Symptoms of adrenal tumors depend on the type and location, and common symptoms include a rise in blood pressure, unexplained weight gain or weakness, and dramatically increased thirst or urination.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, is a common condition for older men and causes an enlarged and swollen prostate gland resulting in discomfort when urinating, UTis, and blood in urine. Risk factors of developing BPH include aging, family history, diabetes and heart disease, and lifestyle choices such as level of exercise and diet.

The early stages of Bladder Cancer can be detected through abnormal urine test results, difficulty or pain urinating, frequent urination or blood in your urine. Kidney Cancer (or Renal Cancer)  can be detected through  blood in your urine, low back pain on one side, a lump on one side of your lower back, feeling tired, losing weight (especially if you aren’t trying to lose weight) or a fever that does not go away and is not from a cold. There are many treatment options upon diagnosis including advanced bladder reconstruction techniques, chemotherapy, cryoablation and immunotherapy.

Bladder, Urethral, and Kidney Stones are a buildup of minerals and salt deposits from within the body, most frequently calcium, in the form of small stones that pass through parts of your urinary tract. While some can pass on their own, some may grow to be larger and become obstructive to hollow passageways within the bladder, urethra, and kidney and require removal.

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the inability to keep an erection firm enough to complete sexual intercourse. This can be caused when there is a lack of blood flow entering the penis upon arousal. Causes of ED include but are not limited to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, anxiety or depression, drug or alcohol use, kidney disease, and low testosterone levels.

Hydronephrosis is the swelling of the kidney due to a build-up of urine. Causes included partial blockage to the urinary tract or Vesicoureteral Reflux. Symptoms include pain in the side and back that travel to the lower abdomen or groin, urinary problems, nausea and vomiting,  and fever.

Hypospadias is a birth defect in males in which the opening of the urethra is not located at the tip of the penis. There are three types of Hypospadias including Subcoronal (the opening of the urethra is located near the head of the penis), Midshaft (the opening of the urethra is located along the shaft of the penis) and Penoscrotal (the opening of the urethra is located where the penis and the scrotum meet).

Hyperoxaluria and Oxalosis occurs when a patient has too much oxalate in their urine. Treatments can include medication, high fluid intake, and dietary changes.

Incontinence refers to the inability to control the urge to urinate due to problems with the bladder and sphincter muscles. Due to the problems with these organs and muscles, one may urinate frequently and involuntarily.  There are four different types of urinary incontinence including Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), Overactive Bladder (OAB), Overflow Incontinence, and Mixed Incontinence.

Interstitial Cystitis or Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) patients typically experience  persistent or recurrent chronic pelvic pain, pressure, or discomfort perceived to be related to the urinary bladder accompanied by at least one other urinary symptom.

Neurogenic bladder is the name given to a number of urinary conditions in people who lack bladder control due to a brain, spinal cord or nerve problem. This is commonly seen in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, or diabetes. This can also occur after an infection of the brain or spinal cord, heavy metal poisoning, stroke, or spinal cord injuries.

Overactive Bladder (Also known as OAB) is a condition where you experience sudden urges to urinate that may be difficult to control. You may feel like you need to pass urine many times during the day and night. Some people experience urgency incontinence when they urinate involuntarily.

Peyronie’s Disease is caused by internal scar tissue (plaque) in the penis. This will result in a bent, rather than straight, erect penis.