Urological Cancers

Urological Cancers

Cancer. It’s never pleasant to talk about but it’s important nonetheless. Urological cancers occur when there’s a change in DNA along the urinary tract. This mutation can result in a cancerous tumor. The causes of urological cancers are linked to a...
How Stress Could Affect Urological Health

How Stress Could Affect Urological Health

Stress is the silent pandemic that no one seems to be talking about. Stress is, well… stressful. But that is only the tip of the iceberg. If you’ve been dealing with copious amounts of stress for any length of time, you’re probably aware of the fact...
Bladder Health and Urology

Bladder Health and Urology

It’s Bladder Health Awareness Month! It may seem a little strange to have an entire month dedicated to the bladder and its health, but that’s the very reason we are raising awareness. Your bladder health may not cross your mind very often. But when it is...
What Do Urologists Do?

What Do Urologists Do?

Recently, we discussed what Urology is in a crash course of the basics. Now, we’d like to move to the next logical topic: What a Urologist is. More specifically, what Urologists do with all their urological expertise. But first, a quick review: Urology is the...
What Is Urology?

What Is Urology?

In honor of September being Urology Awareness Month, we would like to begin a series of blog posts that will help spread the awareness! Read on for our first installment all about the basics of Urology. Urology isn’t a common topic of conversation. We suspect it...
Urinary Tract Infection: What You Need to Know

Urinary Tract Infection: What You Need to Know

What You Need to Know About a Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms “Do I have a Urinary Tract Infection?” This is likely the very question that brought you to this page. We would like to help you answer that question in a timely manner. Here are the common...
Symptoms of Prostate Problems

Symptoms of Prostate Problems

Prostate problems, common among men over the age of 50, are frustrating to say the least. But what is considered “normal” and what should be a cause for concern? How do you know if these problems need urgent attention? How do you even know if you’re...
5 Tips for Prostate Care

5 Tips for Prostate Care

With age comes change. These changes aren’t always pleasant, especially when it comes to your prostate. The best way to limit, and potentially prevent, prostate issues is to take prostate care seriously. Prostate disorders are considered common in men after the...
Low Testosterone: What You Need to Know

Low Testosterone: What You Need to Know

Have you ever wondered if you have low testosterone? What does that mean and why does it matter? Let the Urology Associates of South Bend answer these questions for you. What is Low Testosterone? Low testosterone is technically called Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome,...
The Symptoms of Kidney Stones

The Symptoms of Kidney Stones

You’re dealing with some strange, excessive pain in your back. There might be some nausea or even vomiting. You also have the frustrating urge to urinate but hardly anything comes out when you do. Sound familiar at all? These are some of the signs and symptoms...