The prostate gets little notice – until it starts causing problems. Before we get into some of the most common natural ways to treat an enlarged prostate, let’s go over what it is and who it affects. What Is the Prostate? The prostate is a gland located beneath the bladder in men. It also happens
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Kidney Problems: Should You Call a Urologist or a Nephrologist?
Concerned about your kidneys and wondering which specialist to see? Here’s how to determine if a nephrologist or a urologist is right for you. What Is a Nephrologist? A nephrologist is a medical doctor specializing in diseases and chronic conditions of the kidneys, the bean-shaped structures that rid the blood of toxins through urine. The
Read MoreTreatment Options for an Enlarged Prostate
An exclusively male reproductive organ, the prostate gland is a walnut-shaped organ that is located just below a man’s bladder. It provides a key fluid that blends with sperm for fertilization. The prostate actually surrounds the urethra, which is the channel that carries urine from the bladder to be released out of the body. As
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Your Phoenix Urologist Before Undergoing a Cystectomy
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with advanced bladder cancer, you may have been told that you will require a cystectomy (a surgical procedure to remove your entire bladder or a portion thereof) to stop or delay the cancer’s progression. At Ironwood Urology, board-certified Phoenix urologist Dr. Desiderio Avila, Jr. has performed numerous successful cystectomies, helping
Read MoreBenefits and Risks Relating to Prostate Cancer Treatment
If you are experiencing nagging pain in your back and hips, trouble passing urine, painful ejaculation, and weak or uninterrupted urine stream, see your urologist right away, as these are symptoms of prostate cancer. At Ironwood Urology, Dr. Desi Avila performs ultrasounds and an innovative MRI fusion-guided prostate biopsy to diagnose prostate cancer more effectively.
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