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  When to See a Doctor for Kidney Stones

  April 26, 2022

  Kidney stones can be extremely painful — but how do you know whether or not to see a doctor? Here's what you need to know.Read More

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  Why Drinking Your Urine Isn’t Good for You

  March 17, 2022

  Some people tout the health benefits of drinking your urine, also known as urine therapy. But doing it could cause more harm than good.Read More

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  Why Am I Experiencing Recurrent UTI?

  June 21, 2022

  Learn why UTIs happen and find tips to prevent them.Read More

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  How to Tell if You Have a Urinary Tract Infection

  August 25, 2021

  It's important to call your doctor if you have these signs of a urinary tract infection, because it means you have bacteria in your bladder or kidneys.Read More

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  Common Causes of Urinary Incontinence in Women

  August 14, 2020

  Did you know that there are many causes of urinary incontinence in women? A few of these are temporary, but all should be evaluated by a doctor.Read More

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  What to Know About Robotic Urological Surgery

  June 17, 2022

  Robotic surgery carries fewer risks and less pain and scarring than traditional open surgery. Learn about the robot-assisted urological procedure options.Learn More

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  Tagged with: bladder cancer, kidney cancer, prostate, prostate cancer, prostatectomy, robotic surgery, urology

  

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  3 Most Common Causes of Flank Pain

  December 7, 2022

  Flank pain can have a myriad of causes, but there are three main culprits: UTIs, kidney stones, and musculoskeletal problems. Learn about their treatments.Read More

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  Tagged with: back pain, bladder infection, flank pain, kidney disease, kidney pain, kidney stones, urinary tract, urologist, UTI

  

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  Everything You Need to Know About Urinary Tract Infections

  June 2, 2022

  Urinary tract infections are common, especially among women. Here's what you need to know about UTI risk factors, symptoms, and treatment.Read More

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  Tagged with: antibiotics, bladder, bladder infection, cystitis, kidney, kidney infection, primary care doctor, ureters, urethra, urethritis, urgent care physician, urinary tract, urinary tract infection, urination, urine, urologist, urology, UTI, vaginitis