Emory Urology center treats a variety of conditions and diseases for example, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer are all treated by Emory Urologists. The Emory Department of Urology provides prostate cancer treatment. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in men, but it is still an illness that many do not fully understand. Areas from screening and testing to treatment and diagnosis are still extremely perplexing for most people and these questions can be answered by a physician. Because many are not fully aware of this type of cancer, it is important to at least understand the risks and factors that may apply to each individual. As is the case with many other cancers, early diagnosis is the key to a successful outcome.
ATLANTA UROLOGY SYMPTOMS
Another type of cancer that Emory Urologist’s treat is bladder cancer. Bladder cancer is the sixth most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. The wall of the bladder has several layers, and cancer begins in the lining layer then grows into the bladder wall. While there are no specific risk factors for bladder cancer, patients who experience blood in their urine, frequent urination, or feeling the need to urinate without being able to do so, pain during urination or lower back pain should see a doctor because they may be at risk for bladder cancer. If treated right away, survival rate is good..
EMORY UROLOGY TREATMENT
Emory Urology also understands that male and female urology needs and conditions may differ. A female is clearly not going to worry about prostate cancer, while a male will not worry about bladder problems during pregnancy, after childbirth or after hysterectomy. Because the female urinary tract is different from that of the male women are more prone to bladder control problems and urinary track infections (UTIs) than men; the anatomical relation of the short urethra to the rectum in women is a likely factor. Emory Urology Atlanta treats Urinary Track infections as well as other female urology problems.
GEORGIA UROLOGY TREATMENT
Kidney stones are treated by Atlanta Urologists. Kidney stones are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract and affect 12% of men and 5 % of women by the age of 70. Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, is located in the heart of the “stonebelt” where there is a high incidence of stone disease due to the weather and southern diet so Emory developed The Emory University Urology Comprehensive Stone Center. Dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of kidney stones, the center provides the best care by combining the most advanced treatment technologies with doctors who are experts in the field of stone disease.
Learn the Symptoms of Disease Today.
How do you know that you need to do a colon cleanse now? Sure, you probably know in some recess of your mind that a colon cleanse is a good idea and that your body will thank you for doing it, but did you know that there are a number of symptoms that should compel you to do a colon cleanse today? The list is short and sweet:
<li>Do you look and feel tired, depressed, worn out, and just do not seem to be able to get it together to live energetically each day?
<li>Do you feel depressed or anxious for no apparent reasons?
<li>Are your legs or ankles swollen and does your lower back hurt?<li>Is your skin dull, flaky, oily, and given to outbreaks of acne?
<li>Are you unable to concentrate and instead seem to be on autopilot for various periods of time throughout the day?
<li>Has your sex drive lessened or deserted you altogether?
If you answered in the affirmative to any of these questions, then your body is fighting dangerously high levels of toxins and pollutant buildups and you must start a colon cleanse regimen today! You will most likely not notice that fecal matter is not completely being evacuated from your colon and that some stays behind – sometimes for years or even decades! You may not feel cramping, bloating, or any other kinds of symptoms until the waste products have been in your body for a while, and usually once you do become aware of discomfort, the onset is so gradual that you will not pay much attention until the levels of bodily toxicity is so great that the symptoms are obvious and can no longer be ignored. Even then, many will seek over the counter remedies to clear up the skin, increase the sex drive, and jar them awake with massive doses of caffeine or various other drugs and supplements. Sadly, the most obvious solution – taking care of the body’s health from the inside out – is most commonly overlooked.
Generally speaking, a colon cleanse is little more than a procedure that permits the gastrointestinal tract to sweep out any fecal matter that has stayed behind. Depending on your lifestyle, eating habits, and voluntary as well as involuntary ingestion of toxins, the odds are good that some waste products remained in your body and attaches themselves to the interior lining of the intestines. Instead of being forced out, they remain and solidify and in so doing present an attractive substance for other fecal matter to attach itself to. Before long, several pounds of unshed sewage are found inside your colon, and some go so far as to say that it is not uncommon for a person to have at lest five pounds, but in some cases even 10 to 20 pounds of such fecal matter buildup! Colon cleansers seek to liquefy the waste, get it moving out of the body, and then gently scrape the insides of the colon to ensure that nothing continues to adhere to the lining of the colon. As the fecal matter is evacuated from the body, the symptoms that indicate your need for this procedure will diminish as well, and you will be surprised how much better you feel!
I knew I was having problems related to aging but didn‘t want to go to the doctor about it. First, we didn’t have insurance and the talk about medical expenses scared me away. Second, I wasn’t sure I wanted to know the real problem. Third, I was afraid the cure might be worse than the problem. Fourth, I dreaded this kind of checkup in the first place.
Frankly, the problems related to urinating. I found out later it is called BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). The prostate surrounds the urethra and contains muscles, that, among with other functions, control the flow of urine. Half of the men over fifty experience the consequences of these muscles swelling. Typical symptoms include weak stream, inability to delay urination, more frequent urination (day & night), painful or bloody urination, not emptying the bladder completely, difficulty stopping and starting, and incontinence (no control).
I didn’t experience all these symptoms but enough to cause concern. Several younger men advised me to get a prostate exam. “If you have cancer, and they discover it early, it can be treated and all is well. If not, then you may find out too late.”
Still I put it off. I had had this checkup once before and it didn’t leave a good memory. However, that had been 8 to 10 years earlier and I was now over 60. So finally I broke down and went for a checkup. The test was as expected (inserting his finger up my rectum) but not as unpleasant as I had anticipated. The good news was that he didn’t think I had prostate cancer. The bad news was that I needed to see a specialist, just to be sure.
The specialist did the same unpleasant test and confirmed the first diagnosis. He described three treatments, increasingly invasive. I choose the first, to take Flomax. Flomax is in a group of drugs called alpha-adrenergic blockers. “Flomax relaxes the veins and arteries so that blood can more easily pass through them. It also relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.”
Taking this pill once a day is easy and I have experienced no side effects. Best of all, it has greatly reduced the symptoms of BPH I had been experiencing. It won’t work forever. If the prostate continues to enlarge as the specialist predicted, then Flomax will become increasing ineffective. He described two other steps I could then take. I will wait with them as long as possible.
In the meantime, I am also taking an herbal supplement that I am hoping will treat the problem naturally. The particular capsule I take twice a day contains saw palmetto extract (clinically proven to inhibit benign prostate enlargement), Pygeum Africanum Bark extract, Stinging Nettle Root extract, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Lycopene, along with a balanced base of gelatin, glycerine, carob extract, beeswax and purified water. The bottle says it may take a couple of months or more to work its magic so I need to be patient.
In summary, I am now enjoying relief from the symptoms I faced and overall, it wasn’t as bad as I anticipated. It would be good for every man over fifty to have a prostate checkup, especially if he is beginning to experience the problems related to BPH.
Four basic treatments of BPH are used today. The least invasive and safest is herbal treatment. After all, herbs are natural chemicals that work together with the body to make it function as normal as possible. Therefore, there are the least number of side effects with herbs as opposed to medications, hormone therapy, or surgery. If you are on a medication for BPH, do not ignore this in hopes that the herbs will eliminate the problem.
One recommended formula looks like this: 1-ounce tincture of saw palmetto berries; 1/2 ounce each tinctures of nettle root, sarsaparilla root, wild yam root, echinacea root and pipsissewa or uva ursi leaves. Combine ingredients. Take half a dropperful 3 times a day. For maintenance, take it once a day.
The first ingredient mentioned is saw palmetto. This has proven to be very effective in inhibiting DHT, the hormone mentioned above. It works not by changing the levels of testosterone in the blood but by inhibiting the tissues from using it to enlarge.
Another ingredient in this treatment of BPH is pygeum, prepared from the bark of the African cherry tree (also called Iron Wood, (Red) Stinkwood, African Plum, African Prune, and Bitter Almond). Over 75 percent of all doctors’ prescriptions in France include pygeum for treating problems related to an enlarged prostate. They report it greatly aids half the men, and does so in six weeks or less. Pygeum is most effective when used at the first signs of prostate problems. Pygeum is currently available only as a tincture or in pill form, and is often combined with saw palmetto.
A third ingredient is the common herb nettle. Nettle leaves are an excellent diuretic and are used to stop the urine retention problems. Nettle is effective for possibly two reasons: it might reduce the amount of testosterone circulating in the blood or it might inhibit the enzyme responsible for making testosterone. It seems to be most effective when used in a combination with these other herbs.
Gamma linoleic acid (GLA), found in evening primrose, borage, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed, and black currant seed products, also helps relieve prostate inflammation. Echenasia is included because of its ability to boost the immune system, to speed wound healing, and especially to reduce inflammation. Time fails to discuss the other ingredients in this formula.
Another approach to prostate treatment is to prepare and apply anti-inflammatory prostate oil. It is made from 1/8 teaspoon each lavender and rosemary essential oils, 4 drops Roman chamomile essential oil (optional), and 2 ounces Saint-John’s-wort oil. Directions say to combine these ingredients and rub it on the skin under the scrotum once or twice a day.
If you are a man over 40, it is likely that you are or will sometime experience the problems related to BPH, an acronym for benign prostatic hyperplasia. This is a condition in which the prostate starts to grow again and gradually might pinch the urethra, causing urinary problems. A very potent form of testosterone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) becomes dominant. DHT tends to cause prostate cells to multiply excessively enlarging the prostate. A number of environmental pollutants also seem to increase the presence of this hormone in the prostate.
Half of all men over 40 have BPH to some extent. Some men have an enlarged prostate without it affecting the urethra. They might not even know they have BPH. Others experience one or more of the typical symptoms of BPH – weak stream, inability to delay urination, more frequent urination (day & night), painful or bloody urination, not emptying the bladder completely, difficulty stopping and starting, and incontinence (no control).
Watch for the next post where we’ll discuss natural ways to treat the prostate.