by Dr. Amar Singh, MD Specializes in Urology Erlanger Hospital is proud to announce its position as the first healthcare facility in Tennessee to utilize advanced ultrasound technology to treat patients with prostate cancer. We now offer Robotic Focal HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound), a groundbreaking method for focal prostate treatment. Historically, the concept of […]
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A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an unpleasant experience for anyone. You may be someone more likely to get a UTI. In that case, it is important to know ways to prevent an infection. Keep reading to find out how to prevent a UTI. Symptoms and Causes of a UTI When you get a […]
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Stress incontinence is a particular onset of incontinence, where physical activity causes the involuntary loss of bladder control. It doesn’t have any relation to stress psychologically. Medical Cause Stress incontinence happens because of the weakening of the muscles around the bladder to hold back urine. The urinary sphincter and other muscles around the pelvic floor […]
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It is not unheard of for a man to have occasional difficulty with his erections. Anytime an erection doesn’t occur or doesn’t sustain can be stressful. If the problem occurs over and over again, a man may struggle with an immense amount of confusion, frustration, or even shame. The challenge in addressing erectile dysfunction is […]
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Overactive bladder is described as a chronic condition. It usually does not go away on its own and can get worse if it is not properly treated. The good news is that if you talk to your doctor about your overactive bladder symptoms, the appropriate care can result in significant improvements. Treating overactive bladder can […]
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Having a vasectomy is a big decision. Even when you are sure you do not want to expand your family any further, you may hesitate to schedule an appointment with a urologist. Here, we discuss some of the common misperceptions that keep men from taking that step into long-term birth control. If any of them […]
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Overactive bladder, called OAB, can be a frustrating condition, especially if it takes too much time to receive appropriate medical care. People with overactive bladder experience frequent and sudden urges to urinate. So sudden that the urge can be difficult to control, and may result in urgency incontinence. Overactive bladder means that there is very […]
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At UT Urology in Chattanooga, we offer a comprehensive menu of services, including pediatric urology tests and treatments. Children of all ages can develop various urologic problems. Most who do have a difficult time communicating their experience. This is why it is important that parents and caretakers know the conditions that may occur and what […]
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Here at UT Urology, we think about urologic health on a daily basis. Our patients usually do not, at least they didn’t until they were told by their primary care doctor that they should see a urologist. Until that type of recommendation is made, the average person usually doesn’t even know what a urologist does, […]
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March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that this type of cancer is one of the 10 most common in America? It is estimated that more than 70,000 new cases occur each year. More men than women are diagnosed with this disease, and usually later in life. It is our job to inform […]
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