Give Your Kidneys the Respect They Deserve
It’s National Kidney Month. Let’s give those two bean-shaped organs a little respect. They deserve it. Not only do your kidneys remove waste from your body, but they also filter ½ cup of blood every minute – that’s about 50 gallons a day! Your kidneys are busy, so it’s important to keep them healthy. Knowing the warning signs of kidney stones and what you can do to avoid them is an excellent start. You have a one in 10 chance of developing kidney stones. Common warning signs include:
- Burning during urination
- Blood in your urine
- Cloudy or foul-smelling urine
- Pain in your lower back or sides, it may be severe
- Fever, chills, nausea, and/or vomiting
Any of these symptoms means it’s time to contact us. If diagnosed early and the stones are small, you may be able to flush them with lots of water and pain medication. If large or complicated, we have several treatment options. Either way, request an appointment.
How to prevent stones from forming
Some tweaks to your diet and daily routine will go a long way to preventing stones from forming.
- Get plenty of fluid: 11.5 cups daily (women), 15.5 cups daily (men)
- Go easy on red meat, processed foods, and salt
- Kick the tobacco habit
Learn more about kidney stone symptoms, treatments, and prevention.
Can You Recognize Cancer Warning Signs?
Some of the most serious cancers don’t shout — they whisper. Recognizing the whisper can result in an earlier diagnosis, more treatment options, and better outcomes. Such is the case with prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer. In their earliest stages the symptoms may not be noticeable. When symptoms do occur, they’re sometimes vague and easy to ignore.
- Am I urinating more often than I used to?
- Is this ache in my lower back something new?
- Could that be blood in my urine?
Adding to the confusion, the early symptoms of prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer can be the same as symptoms of other, less serious problems. The good news: with proper testing your urologist can sort through the confusion and determine if your symptoms signal cancer or a less urgent condition.
Testicular Cancer: A Little Awareness Can Make A Big Difference
Most young men don’t have cancer on their radar. But it can happen. Testicular cancer most often occurs between ages 15 and 40. With a little awareness, cancer of the testicle (usually just one testicle is cancerous) is easy to recognize and curable.
- An enlarged, swollen, or painful testicle, or a lump in your testicle, is an easy-to-recognize sign.
- When caught early, it’s highly treatable and usually curable.
Although testicular cancer is rare, it’s a condition that young men should be aware of. April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Do the men in your life a favor by getting this lesser-known condition on their radar. A little awareness today can make a big difference tomorrow.
Non-Surgical Relief for Stubborn Joint Pain
If you’re suffering from osteoarthritis, plantar fasciitis, tendon pain, or other painful degenerative conditions, SoftRay™ Therapy can bring relief and restore your quality of life.
Crippling arthritis and joint pain can be relieved by quieting the inflammation that causes the pain. SoftRay Therapy is a non-surgical approach to reducing soreness, swelling, and stiffness and restoring mobility.
Each two-minute SoftRay session uses highly-targeted, low-intensity energy beams to quiet your inflammation.
- No surgery
- No needles
- No downtime
Used for decades across Europe with outstanding safety and effectiveness, SoftRay is now available at Advanced Radiation Centers of New York, an affiliate of AUCNY.
National Excellence, Right Here in Your Community
We have some exciting news to share about the care you receive! For the third year in a row, AUCNY has been named the #1 Urology Practice in the U.S. by Castle Connolly.
Additionally, our partners at Advanced Radiation Centers of New York were ranked #2 nationwide for Top Physician Practice in Cancer Care! These prestigious national rankings reflect our commitment to providing you with the most advanced, compassionate, and high-quality care available. Thank you for trusting us with your health—we are honored to be your partner in wellness.
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