Urology
Conditions we treat
Abdominal Pain and Pelvic Floor Disorders
These disorders can be complex, as they may involve the gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary tract and/or the pelvic musculoskeletal system. Therefore, an evaluation by a team of different kinds of doctors is important. At BMC, colorectal and gastrointestinal surgeons, gastroenterologists, gynecologists, urologists, therapists, psychologists, and primary care physicians all work together to determine the best course of treatment for individual patients.
Go to Detail PageBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which the prostate enlarges as men age. More than 70 percent of men over the age of 60 have urinary symptoms attributable to BPH.
Go to Detail PageBladder Cancer
Bladder cancer happens in the tissues of the bladder, the organ that holds urine. There are three types of bladder cancer: transitional cell carcinoma, the most common bladder cancer type, which begins in the transitional cells in the inner layer of the bladder; squamous cell carcinoma, a rare cancer triggered when squamous cells form in the bladder after a long-term infection or irritation; and adenocarcinoma, another rare cancer that starts when glandular cells form in the bladder after long-lasting bladder inflammation and irritation.
Go to Detail PageCystocele
Cystocele, or prolapsed (fallen) bladder, occurs when the ligaments and muscles that hold a woman’s bladder (where urine is stored) in place weaken, allowing the bladder to drop, either putting pressure on or dropping in or out of the vagina. Causes range from a drop in estrogen that comes with aging to illness and obesity, and symptoms range from frequent bathroom trips to serious pain. There are both lifestyle and medical treatments to ease problems and symptoms.
Go to Detail PageEjaculatory Dysfunction
Ejaculatory dysfunction is the general term for several different conditions. It's the most common form of male sexual dysfunction and a potential cause of male infertility.
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Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Or Impotence
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability for a man to achieve and sustain an erection. In the great majority of cases, ED is a symptom of an underlying condition like vascular disease, neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, psychological states like stress, depression, lack of stimulus from the brain and performance anxiety or traumatic injury. In addition, chronic illness and certain medications can cause ED.
Go to Detail PageFecal And Urinary Incontinence
Both fecal and urinary incontinence issues range in severity from an occasional leak of urine or stool from a cough or sneeze to complete loss of control. Commonly nerve or muscle damage from childbirth, aging or physical disability is the cause, but things like constipation, surgery or illness can also be factors. Medical treatment and lifestyle changes can ease symptoms.
Go to Detail PageImpotence
Impotence is the inability for a man to achieve and sustain an erection for sexual intercourse.
Go to Detail PageIncontinence
Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. There are several types of urinary incontinence including stress incontinence, where urine leaks during activities that strain the abdomen; urge incontinence, resulting from an overactive bladder that contracts unexpectedly; overflow incontinence, which occurs when the bladder weakens or a blocked urethra prevents normal emptying; retention problems that occur when urine cannot be released from the bladder; and problems with urgency and frequency, when there’s an uncontrollable urge to urinate resulting in emptying the bladder more often than normal.
Go to Detail PageInfertility
Infertility means the inability to get pregnant (conceive and carry a baby). There can be many reasons and conditions that prevent pregnancy, affecting both the female and male body, including age, conditions in the reproductive system, cancer and more. While approximately 90% of couples achieve pregnancy within a year of unprotected sex, there are many treatments to help couples with infertility if they are having issues conceiving.
Go to Detail PageKidney Cancer
Renal cell carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer and it starts as a single tumor within a kidney. Types of renal cell carcinoma include clear cell, papillary and chromophobe. Other types of kidney cancers include transitional cell carcinomas, Wilms tumors and renal sarcomas.
Go to Detail PageKidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form when your urine contains more crystal-forming substances — such as calcium and uric acid — than the fluid in your urine can dilute.
Go to Detail PageNeurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
Neurogenic bladder dysfunction happens when there is a lack of bladder control due to a brain, spinal cord or nerve condition.
Go to Detail PageOveractive Bladder Disorder (OAB)
Overactive bladder can cause the sudden urge to urinate which can be difficult to control. It often causes frequent urination (more than 8 times in 24 hours), nighttime urination, and sometimes urinary leakage. PT can help change voiding (urinating patterns) by timing voids during the day, making changes to drinking/eating habits, and learning to hold the bladder using pelvic floor muscles.
Go to Detail PagePeyronie’s Disease
Peyronie's disease is a condition that causes curved and painful erections. This happens when scar tissue forms in the tissues under the skin of the penis.
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Premature Ejaculation
Premature ejaculation is a condition in which you ejaculate sooner than wanted. As many as one in three men experience premature ejaculation at some point, and it's usually not a cause for concern if it doesn't happen often.
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Prostate Cancer
Cancer of the prostate, the gland below a man’s bladder that produces fluid for semen, is more common among men older than 40. Risk factors for developing prostate cancer include being age 65 or older, family history, and being of African-American descent.
Go to Detail PageProstate Diseases
Prostate disease is a general term that’s used to describe the medical conditions that affect the prostate, the small gland found only in men that opens into the urethra and sits just below the bladder that helps with the production of semen. These diseases include prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hypertrophy), inflammation of the prostate gland (prostatitis), and prostate cancer.
Go to Detail PageUrinary Tract Infection
A urinary tract infection is a type of infection that can happen in any part of the urinary system.
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Vasectomy Reversal
A vasectomy, which involves the surgical cutting or blocking the tubes that transport sperm from the testicles to the penis, is considered a permanent form of contraception. However, it is possible to reverse the procedure in what is typically an outpatient procedure.
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