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Author: Dr. Ori Hampel

When To See A Urologist For Kidney Stone Treatment

Ask anyone who has ever passed a kidney stone if they would like to do it again. Chances are, your answer will be an immediate “no!”

It can be one of the most painful things, maybe next to childbirth, we can endure. They will tell you to run to a urologist if you have certain symptoms, and they will tell you once you have a kidney stone, you are likely to have more. Then they will explain the importance of and when to see a urologist for kidney stone treatment.

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Why Women Should Seek Treatment For Bladder Leakage

If you have occasional bladder leakage but are too embarrassed to reveal this to your physician, you are not alone. Although this is a very common issue, it is believed that half of women do not report this to their doctor. Focus on the fact that bladder leakage is a treatable condition. Unless you want to battle this on your own for the rest of your life, read about the reasons why women should seek treatment for bladder leakage, and what those treatments are.

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What’s The Difference Between BPH And Prostate Cancer?

What’s the difference between BPH and prostate cancer? The most important difference is that BPH, or an enlarged prostate gland, is not cancerous. It doesn’t mean you won’t ever get prostate cancer, but an enlarged prostate is a common condition as men get older. Let’s explain further.

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COVID-19 Office Protocol

Adult and Pediatric Urology of Houston LLP is committed to protecting the health and safety of our patients, staff, and community throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In support of that goal, visitation to our offices will continue to be limited to patients and essential caretakers only. Additionally, all individuals visiting our offices are required to wear a face-covering over both the nose and mouth for the entirety of their visit. Thank you for helping us keep our patients healthy.