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What is Cryotherapy (Freezing)?
Cryotherapy Perhaps you’ve heard of cryotherapy, which is a freezing technique used to kill prostate cancer cells. Although this treatment is relatively new, thus far it’s had positive results. Cryotherapy is usually only done if you qualify for the procedure, and...
Make Your Health Your Priority This Year
We all know how important it is to stay healthy—our health is the foundation upon which we do everything. Think about it—if you suddenly lost your ability to walk, to think, to breathe, to eat, where would that leave you? Many of us take our health for granted when...
Top 5 Treatments for Prostatitis
Prostatitis is a common condition that can affect men of all ages. It involves inflammation of the prostate and can be asymptomatic, although many men will experience symptoms such as frequent or painful urination. Scheduling an appointment with your urologist if...
Kidney Stone-Free Diet for the Holidays
The holidays are a time to celebrate—don’t let kidney stones get you down! Whether you’re eating to decrease your risk of kidney stones or to prevent yourself from getting another one, here’s a list of great foods to eat during this holiday season to keep you...
8 of Our Easy-to-Reach Urology Locations
When you need to make an appointment with us, don’t fret. Urology Specialists of the Carolinas is here to get you the urological care you need at eight easy-to-reach locations throughout North Carolina. Check out all of our eight convenient locations to see which...
3 Treatment Options for Stress Incontinence in Women
Stress incontinence in women happens when you leak urine in between trips to the bathroom. These leaks usually happen when sneezing, coughing, laughing, or even sexual intercourse, all of which can cause stress to your lower urinary tract—hence “stress”...
5 Healthy Foods for Your Health
With so many food options out there, considering what to eat can sometimes seem overwhelming. While processed foods offer an easy and tasty solution, eating mostly pre-packaged foods isn’t a solution at all. Your body needs real food to be healthy. You can nourish...
5 Ways to Watch Your Weight This Holiday Season
While the holidays are a time to spend with friends and family, for many who aren't careful to watch their weight, the holidays are also a time to put on a few extra pounds. This usually doesn’t happen by choice, but rather by the overeating and disproportionate...
3 Treatments for Stress Incontinence in Men
Stress incontinence is when you “leak” urine. This could happen from laughing, sneezing, coughing, or other movements that put stress on that area such as bending over or lifting something. Regardless of when it happens, stress incontinence can be a frustrating...
7 Ways to Treat BPH
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) is very common in men over forty. In fact, nearly all men will experience an enlarged prostate at some point in their later years. Some men will experience symptoms and some won’t. The symptoms of BPH...
