Articles
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.
Erectile Dysfunction
- How many shockwave sessions are needed for ED?A typical course is about six sessions over several weeks, though protocols vary.
- What happens in shockwave therapy for ED?You lie back in an exam room, and a handheld probe with gel is moved along the shaft and base of the penis.
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate — what is BPH?It stands for benign prostatic hyperplasia, a non-cancer enlargement of the prostate that's common with age.
PSA & Prostate Health
- Should I repeat my PSA test before a biopsy?Often, yes.
Bladder Symptoms & Nocturia
- How many times is normal to pee at night?Zero to one time is typical for most adults.
Kidney Stones
- Should I cut out calcium since my stones are calcium-based?Usually, no.
- Kidney stone pain — when the ER is rightGo now if you have fever or chills, vomiting so bad you can't keep fluids down, pain no medicine can touch, or very little urine coming out.
Prostate Cancer
- What is androgen deprivation therapy?ADT lowers testosterone, which prostate cancer uses to grow.
Overactive Bladder
- Overactive bladder medication not working — what next?You have more options.
- Altaviva — who is a candidate?Altaviva is a small implant placed near the ankle.
Fecal Incontinence
- InterStim for Fecal Incontinence — who’s a good candidate?InterStim may help adults with fecal incontinence who haven't improved with diet changes, fiber, medicines, or pelvic floor therapy.
Infection & Stone Drugs
- Potassium citrate / Urocit-K — what is it?It's a pill that makes urine less acidic and raises citrate, which helps block stone formation.
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