by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Aug 14, 2022 | Cancer, General urology, Infection, Men's Health, Prostate, Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, PSA, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen, UTI
It’s common for men over 50 to have problems with their prostate. Keeping the prostate healthy, along with regular prostate screenings, can prevent prostate disorders from developing and can help to identify any potential problems in the earliest stages, making...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Aug 8, 2022 | Men's Health, Prostate, Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, PSA, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen
A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a common blood test for men. It measures the amount of this antigen in a man’s blood to check for prostate problems like prostate cancer. PSA testing is usually recommended once a year for men 50 and older, or once a...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Aug 4, 2022 | Kidney Stone, Men's Health, UTI
Kidney stones are hard, mineral-like pieces of matter that can look like yellow pebble stones. They can form in one of your kidneys if the minerals in your urine don’t get flushed out well, which can happen if you don’t drink enough water. One in 10 people...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Jul 18, 2022 | General urology, Laser Prostatectomy, Men's Health, Prostate, Prostatitis, PSA, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen, UTI
We understand that this is a big decision and you have a lot of questions. We’re here to help you make an educated decision before undergoing the procedure so that you can ensure the best possible outcome. TURP, the most common treatment for BPH, is no longer...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Sep 19, 2021 | Cancer, Erectile Dysfunction, General urology, Men's Health, Prostate, Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, PSA, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen, Urological Cancer
It is a life-changing experience to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. It takes tremendous mental and emotional fortitude to face a cancer diagnosis head-on and to go through the process of getting treatment. If you’re lucky, your prostate cancer is discovered...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Aug 22, 2021 | General urology, Infection, Kidney, Kidney Stone, Men's Health, UTI
A hard deposit of minerals that can form inside the kidneys of the body is referred to as a kidney stone. Urine is produced by the kidneys to remove waste products and excess water from the blood. In addition to a variety of minerals, a large number of other materials...
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