by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Aug 22, 2021 | General urology, Infection, Kidney, Kidney Stone, Men's Health, UTI
A hard deposit of minerals that can form inside the kidneys of the body is referred to as a kidney stone. Urine is produced by the kidneys to remove waste products and excess water from the blood. In addition to a variety of minerals, a large number of other materials...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Aug 2, 2021 | General urology, Kidney, Kidney Stone, Men's Health, UTI
Kidney stones are a buildup of excess minerals in your kidney that clump together. Depending on their size, these stones may be inconsequential or they may be large enough to cause lower back pain in some people. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Jun 8, 2021 | Bladder, Men's Health, Prostate
Urinary tract infections are not life-threatening if caught early, but if left untreated, they can cause serious symptoms. The urinary system, which includes the kidneys, bladder, ureter, and urethra, is the part of the body responsible for excreting urine. Urine...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Apr 29, 2021 | Erectile Dysfunction, General urology, Penile Disease, Peyronie's Disease, Self Examination
Peyronie’s disease causes the penis to become twisted or curved. It may result in pain, erectile dysfunction (ED), and organ shortening. Scar tissue that grows within the penis in Peyronie’s disease causes the curvature. Flat lumps can form as a result of...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Apr 15, 2021 | General urology
Urologists treat any disease or condition that affects the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. They also conduct preventive testing such as PSA (prostate-specific antigen) tests and prescribe medications that can treat erectile dysfunction (ED)...
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