Did you know that overactive bladder and fecal incontinence are extremely common but not a normal part of aging? 1 in 6 adults has overactive… Read More »Regain Control with Dr. Kelly Shaffer | Free Webinar: Mar. 29
When is the ideal time in a man’s life to have a vasectomy? There is no age or situation that qualifies as the ideal time. It is different for each man. It’s a personal and very private decision that is usually made with his partner and after much thought.
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There are few things as painful as passing a kidney stone. Some people compare it to giving birth. With around 600,000 kidney stone cases in the United States ever year, let’s take a look at 8 signs you may have kidney stones.
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, simply means an enlarged prostate gland. If you are a male and over the age of 45, you most likely know about this condition, as it affects men as they age and causes a number of symptoms. If you are waking up at night to pee, you may be wondering if it could be due to BPH.
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Let’s be honest, when men hear about something being implanted into their penis, it doesn’t sound like a walk in the park. Most of us would agree. The problem arises from the amount of misinformation online concerning penile implants. Let’s unravel the myths and facts about penile implants.
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Many people struggle with an overactive bladder. They optimistically begin treatment with medications, but they eventually find that the meds no longer work as well as they did in the beginning. In addition, the unpleasant side effects almost make it not worth taking the medication. So what do you do when overactive bladder medication isn’t working? Explore the next steps.
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Dr. Kelly Shaffer is a urologist here at Low Country Urology in Charleston, SC and in this webinar she goes over an overview of what is Urinary Incontinence and Bowel Incontinence, your options when it comes to care pathways, what treatment options you have and answers some commonly asked questions.
Kelly Shaffer M.D., was recently voted Best Urologist by Mount Pleasant Magazine and has also awarded Best Urologist by Health Links Charleston Magazine! According to… Read More »Dr. Shaffer Awarded “Best Urologist”!
What’s the difference between BPH and prostate cancer? The most important difference is that BPH, or an enlarged prostate gland, is not cancerous. It doesn’t mean you won’t ever get prostate cancer, but an enlarged prostate is a common condition as men get older. Let’s explain further.
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The first time it happened you were sure it was just a fluke. When it happened again with a sudden sneeze, you began to worry a bit. Then leakage became more of a regular problem. Now you are wondering, how is urinary incontinence diagnosed and treated?
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