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 […]
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, […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. North Carolina is one of the numerous states located in the “Stone Belt,” meaning we have a high incidence of urinary stones due to the hot weather and dehydration. So what are kidney stones, and what do you do if you have them? Brandon Rubens, MD, with […]
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