Diagnoses and Procedures

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate, causing urinary symptoms like frequent or weak urination. Treatments include lifestyle changes, medications to relax or shrink the prostate, and procedures like TURP or UroLift for severe cases.

Bladder stones are hard mineral deposits that form in the bladder, often due to incomplete emptying or urinary stasis. Symptoms include pain, frequent urination, blood in the urine, or difficulty urinating. Small stones may pass naturally with increased fluid intake, while larger stones typically require removal through cystolitholapaxy (breaking stones with a scope) or surgery. Preventing recurrence involves addressing underlying causes, such as bladder emptying issues or infections.

Chronic genitourinary (GU) pain refers to persistent discomfort or pain in the genital and urinary organs, lasting for at least three to six months. This type of pain can affect both men and women and may involve various structures such as the bladder, urethra, prostate, or pelvic floor muscles.

Chronic genitourinary (GU) pain syndromes involve long-lasting pain in the pelvic region, which may include conditions like interstitial cystitis, chronic prostatitis, or chronic pelvic pain syndrome. These conditions can be caused by inflammation, nerve damage, or infection and often require a multidisciplinary approach for management, including medications, physical therapy, and nerve treatments.