A Real Pain!—What You Need to Know About Kidney Stones
Kidney stones can be a big pain! I know this first hand as I’ve had 3 kidney stone attacks myself over the past 15 years. As a urologist, when I see patients with kidney stones, I can truly sympathize! Why They Form Kidney stones are extremely common- affecting approximately 20
Can I prevent Kidney Stones?
Kidney stones are crystallized accumulations of minerals and acid salts within the kidneys. They are usually small – about the size of a very small pebble. However, stones as large as golf balls have been reported in some patients. Most kidney stones are painful, and some require urology treatment. A
How do I know if I have prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer is cancer with a primary origin in the male prostate gland. Cancers in this gland usually grown very slowly, having little effect on a man’s quality of life. Little is known about the cause of the disease, although certain risk factors like age, ethnicity, diet, and family history
