When Oscar Wilde penned his proverbial expression “with age comes wisdom,” it probably never dawned on him that getting old comes with a slew of health problems, such as urinary disorders. Fortunately, no matter your urinary condition, you can rely on Dr. Desiderio Avila, Jr.— our board-certified urologist and men’s health expert here at Ironwood
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4 Early Warning Signs for Kidney Problems
Millions of Americans live with kidney problems without having the faintest idea about it. You may not feel any sign until your disease is advanced, and this is why kidney problems are often known as “silent killers.” It is important to catch the early signs of kidney disease to prevent permanent damage to your kidneys.
Read More20 Facts You Should Know Before You See a Urologist
Your urinary system consists of two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a urethra. The urethra goes straight through the prostate in a man, and the prostate produces semen fluid during insemination. Because a man’s urinary system and sex organs are so intertwined, men tend to see urologists much like how women see gynecologists. Urologists
Read MoreWhen Is Hormone Treatment an Option for Prostate Cancer?
Patients who have prostate cancer may be recommended by their urologist to undergo hormone therapy to boost their cancer treatment. Hormone therapy – or androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) – for prostate cancer aims to reduce the body’s production of testosterone, which can help prostate cancer grow in a man’s body. The goal of this treatment
Read MoreFactors to Consider When Searching for the Top Urologist
If you’ve received a referral from your primary care physician for your urological condition, one of the many questions that you probably have in mind is how to ascertain the urologist is a good one and the right fit for you. While your primary care physician is a reliable referral source, it still pays to
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