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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is when the prostate becomes enlarged and leads to trouble urinating. Roughly 90 percent of men between the ages of 45 and 80 years old suffer from symptoms of BPH. As an urologist with WakeMed Urology, I see patients who suffer from BPH, and offer the following information about this disorder. Symptoms […]

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Erectile Dysfunction

More than 50 percent of men ages 40 to 70 have some degree of erectile dysfunction, which is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. Factors Leading to Erectile Dysfunction There are multiple reasons why erectile dysfunction can occur. These include the following: Aging Other comorbidities (ex: hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, […]

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The Kidney Stone Diet

We live in what is known as the ‘stone belt’. That’s because there are increased risk factors for kidney stone formation. A lot of these kidney stone risk factors are lifestyle based. Making the necessary changes can help with preventing and reducing the frequency of kidney stones. More than 80% of kidney stones are made […]

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