The primary function of your kidneys is to filter and clean your blood by removing excess water, salt and waste. Blood flows into your kidneys through the renal artery and is filtered through tubes called nephrons. From there, the filtered blood goes back into the rest of the body for use. Kidney cancer, also called […]

The organs of the urinary system include the kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, and urethra. These five organs act as your body’s drainage system, working in harmony for normal urination. Any disruption in the routine function of your urinary tract can cause disorders such as interstitial cystitis, kidney failure, urinary tract infections, or kidney stones.  At […]

Deciding what doctors you need to visit can seem overwhelming. For women, gynecologists and urologists are essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Both include a variety of services and specialties for women.  The Importance of Both Gynecologists and Urologists  Gynecologists and urologists are essential to providing care and support to women. Learning more about each […]

With March being National Kidney Cancer Awareness Month and with World Kidney Day falling on March 10 this year, we thought it was only appropriate that we round out our blog content with another kidney condition we haven’t yet touched on: kidney infections. A kidney infection is a type of urinary tract infection that has […]

The month of March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, so we wanted to use our blog to bring awareness and explain how a urologist can benefit your kidney health. The providers at Alliance Urology Specialists have years of experience diagnosing and treating kidney stones, kidney cysts, and kidney cancer. To help you make informed decisions […]

February is American Heart Month: a time to bring awareness to the importance of taking care of your cardiovascular health. It’s a well-known fact that one of the main ways to benefit your heart is through aerobic exercise, but what you may not know is how aerobic exercise benefits other various systems in the body, […]

There is no debate that exercise and activity contribute to the foundation of good overall health, and the same goes for maintaining optimum urologic health. However, it’s important to take steps to prevent injuries or other urological issues from developing in certain sports and activities. From using improper or faulty equipment to dehydration, numerous factors […]

There are many different factors and symptoms that can lead to erectile dysfunction, so it’s no surprise that it is the most common sexual problem that men report to their doctors. It is estimated that erectile dysfunction affects as many as 30 million men. Due to its prevalence, it’s important to identify the root cause […]

Many bladder problems are regarded as insignificant or even normal. Those suffering from bladder disorders are often not aware of available treatments that can help provide relief. One of the common bladder conditions that often goes under the radar is nocturia. The truth is, nocturia affects millions of Americans of all ages and is characterized […]

Many of the subjects that urologists specialize in, including bladder problems, erectile dysfunction, and UTIs, have certain stigmas that surround them, making them less likely to be discussed. Keeping these topics under wraps makes it a lot easier for misinformation to spread, leading to various widely believed myths about urology. At Alliance Urology Specialists, we […]