If you’ve been living with urge urinary incontinence (UUI) you know how frustrating it can be to constantly plan your day around the nearest restroom or worry about unexpected leaks. For some people, lifestyle changes and medications provide adequate relief. For others, additional measures are necessary. Fortunately, new minimally-invasive procedures …
Bulkamid Center of Excellence in Cumming, GA If you’ve ever sneezed, laughed, lifted something heavy, or jumped on a trampoline with your kids and felt a little leak you couldn’t control, you are not alone, and you are not stuck with it. This is called stress urinary incontinence (SUI), and …
Considering a vasectomy is a big decision for many couples and individuals in Cumming and North Georgia. The good news? It’s one of the simplest, safest, and most effective forms of permanent birth control available today. A vasectomy is an outpatient procedure with minimal discomfort, a very low risk of …
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate, affects many men as they age. It can cause frustrating urinary symptoms such as difficulty starting urination, weak urine stream, frequent urination (especially at night), pain during urination, or even urinary incontinence. At The Bhalani Urology Institute, board-certified urologist Dr. …
It seems every type of treatment for every kind of medical issue comes with side effects. Simple things like taking aspirin have side effects with some being positive and others negative. Certain treatments and procedures have their own set of side effects. Typically your doctor will help you weigh the risks vs the …
If you have ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know those distinctive signs—the constant urge to pee, the pain and burning, and feeling like your bladder is still full. That’s why you search for immediate treatment to catch the UTI before it gets worse. We are here to explain why seeing an …
The PSA, or prostate specific antigen test, is the first screening test to detect prostate cancer, the most common cancer in men. There are a number of reasons your PSA can be high, and it’s not always necessarily due to cancer. We’ll help you discover what you need to know about a high PSA. …
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 …
For many patients, the idea of an in-office urology procedure can generate some anxiety – and we understand. Even when a procedure is quick and routine, it’s not uncommon for patients to experience some discomfort or worry when they’re not sure what to expect. At The Bhalani Urology Institute, our patients’ comfort is a top priority. That’s why nitrous gas (sometimes called “laughing gas”) is available as an option for all in-office procedures. Nitrous gas …
If you’ve made the decision not to have children (or not to have more), you may be considering a vasectomy. The good news is, a vasectomy is one of the safest, most effective forms of permanent birth control. And thanks to advanced techniques like the no-scalpel vasectomy, recovery is quicker and …