About 39 percent of men have hypogonadism, or Andropause. This means they have a low amount of testosterone. As men age, their testosterone levels can lower. Also, about 40 percent of men with high blood pressure and/or with high cholesterol suffer from low testosterone levels. There are many treatment options for this condition. A urologist can help you figure out which treatment is best for you.
So what makes some people more prone to getting a urinary infection than others? Basically, any type of abnormality of the urinary tract that obstructs or slows the flow of urine makes it easier for bacteria to grow and thus increases the risk of infection.
More than 1 million kidney stones are diagnosed each in the United States and affect about one in every ten Americans. Most kidney stones have calcium oxalate in them. Having about three to four servings of foods with calcium can help protect against kidney stones
Excessive salt or minerals in the urinary tract can lead to a buildup of proteins and even blood in the urine, and is the leading cause of kidney stones. This condition can be uncomfortable, as larger kidney stones can lead to painful blockages of the kidney or bladder.
Are you having to deal with frequent urination at night? You don’t have to live with getting up all of the time. This can be caused by a variety of different reasons, but a urologist can help with many of them.
What’s the difference? A simple or uncomplicated UTI is a routine inflammation that responds well to traditional antibiotic medications. A complicated UTI is a more complex inflammation that may require specialized treatment and medications.
