Kidney stones are solid pieces of mineral-like matter that can resemble yellowish pebble stones. They can form in one of your kidneys when the minerals in your urine are not flushing out properly, which can occur if you’re not drinking enough water. One in every 10 people will develop a noticeable kidney stone in their
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The Link Between Celiac Disease and Male Infertility
If you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease, it’s important to talk to a qualified urologist about whether your fertility is affected by the condition. There already is extensive medical research showing a link between celiac disease and female infertility. A few studies show that celiac disease – a disease characterized by the significant sensitivity to
Read MoreWhat is the Effective Rate of a Vasectomy Reversal?
Plans change all the time. If you and your partner decide you might want to add to your family, vasectomy reversal may be an option. Whether that actually increases your odds of getting pregnant, is a different story. So then, what is the effective rate of a vasectomy reversal? When men first elect to get
Read MoreDon’t Procrastinate with Pelvic Pain
When you were a child, probably a week didn’t go by when you didn’t complain of having tummy ache. Your mom might have given you coke syrup, given you a pep talk before a big test, or perhaps even scolded you for eating too much of the pizza. But as you got older, you began
Read MoreHow to Properly Treat a Kidney Stone
Robert has been through a lot. Four years in Army special forces and 30 years as a museum specialist. Robert has had his share of injuries, bangs and bruises, but will swear that there was nothing more painful than the time he had to pass a kidney stone. Robert will tell you that there are
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