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Short answers to questions patients bring us
Each piece takes one question and answers it in readable prose, written by Advanced Urology, for patients we see in Johns Creek and Cumming. Longer, doctor-voiced pieces live in the journal.
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Why do I feel like I still have to pee after I pee?Your bladder may not be emptying fully.
- Why is my urine stream so weak?In men, an enlarged prostate is the most common reason.
Prostate Cancer
- Do I need to stop blood thinners before a biopsy?Often, yes, but it depends on the medicine and why you take it.
- What is active surveillance?It's a way to manage low-risk prostate cancer by watching it closely instead of treating it right away.
Blood in the Urine
- What tests check blood in urine (hematuria)?It often starts with a repeat urine test and a culture to rule out infection.
Kidney Stones
- Will my kidney stone pass on its own?Many small stones do.
Bladder Cancer
- What is surveillance cystoscopy?After bladder cancer treatment, regular cystoscopy checks for any return of cancer.
Stress Incontinence
- Still leaking after sling surgery?Options include a revision, a different procedure, or bulking injections like Bulkamid.
Testicles & Scrotum
- What is an orchiectomy?It's surgery to remove one or both testicles.
Overactive Bladder
- OAB pills — anticholinergic vs beta-3 medicinesAnticholinergic pills, like oxybutynin, calm the bladder muscle.
Bladder Symptoms & Nocturia
- Nighttime Urination — what is nocturia?It means waking from sleep to pee.
Kidney Masses & Cancer
- Are kidney cysts dangerous?Most simple kidney cysts are harmless and need no treatment.
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