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Jerry G. Blaivas, MD, FACS

Dr. Blaivas is a world-renowned urological expert, surgeon, distinguished author, educator, and medical pioneer. He was one of the founders of urodynamics and established many of the current surgical procedures used to correct stress incontinence, urinary fistulas, urethral diverticulum, overactive bladder and neurogenic bladder.

He is also one of the few surgeons who routinely performs reconstructive surgery for prolapse and incontinence without the use of mesh. His success in this area has led him to publishing one of the largest series in the world on treatment of mesh complications.

Dr. Blaivas possesses decades of experience providing urology care to some of the most complex cases ever encountered, bringing academic and research-based modernization to the clinical forefront. His research in developing new medical techniques has become the standard in patient care, including breakthrough treatments and research in:

Mesh complications
Radiation complications
Autologous Slings
Natural Tissue Repairs

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Category Archives: Urinary Tract Infection

NYC Urologist to Treat Urinary Tract Infections

Why Urinary Tract Infections Need to be Treated

urologist-for-urinary-tract-infection-nyc-01 Urinary tract infections are a very common thing. They can affect both men and women, though they are more common in women. Urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract through the urethra and can lead to problems with the bladder, kidneys, and other parts of the urinary system. If you suspect that you have a urinary tract infection, then you may be inclined to wait and see if it gets better by itself. Usually, bacterial infections do clear up on their own, however, it is a good idea to seek out medical assistance if you are having a problem of this nature.

What Are The Signs that You Have A UTI?

Urinary tract infections present themselves in a number of ways. The most common symptom is that you will experience a burning sensation when you need to urinate. The symptoms that accompany a urinary tract infection can also include needing to pee more frequently, while also not being able to actually pass water when you need to, and also flu-like symptoms that can come from the immune system trying to fight the bacterial infection in your urinary tract. Urinary tract infections are sometimes sexually transmitted. However, this is not always the case. It is even possible for children to have urinary tract infections, so it is not necessarily true that you have caught your urinary tract infection from a sexual encounter. You may get urinary tract infections from wearing inappropriate underwear that doesn’t allow the skin to breathe, or from environmental factors as well as from sex.

Why Do UTIs Need Treatment?

If you have the symptoms of a urinary tract infection, it can also relate to other conditions that can be more serious. You may not be worried about the impact of a urinary tract infection on your health, however, it is still best to ensure that this is the underlying problem and you do not have something else that needs treatment, such as cancer in your bladder or urethra. The symptoms of a urinary tract infection are usually something that can be unpleasant and uncomfortable. So, it is best to seek out medical assistance and get antibiotics that will get rid of the problem quickly.

If you are having the common symptoms of a urinary tract infection such as a burning sensation when you urinate, this is a good reason to contact a doctor. The best thing to do is to make an appointment with a urologist.

Make an appointment with the best urologist in the NYC area by contacting us for an appointment today.

What You Need to Know About Urology and UTIs

Urology deals with the health, function, and diseases of the urinary tract while urologist is a person who identifies and treats the diseases of the urinary system. Since the urinary and reproductive systems are attached there are quite a few diseases that affect one another, and there is an entire domain of genitourinary disorders managed through urology.

Urologist

The urologist diagnoses and treats urinary diseases in both men and women. The urinary system creates, stores and removes urine from the body. It consists of Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, Urethra and adrenal glands. A urologist also treats the entire male reproductive system, which consists of penis, prostate, and testicles.

UTI

UTI stands for Urinary Tract Infection, UTIs could be an infection anywhere in the urinary tract. These infections are much more common in adults than in children, but the UTIs in children are likely to be more serious. If we compare males and females, more women and girls are diagnosed with UTI’s than men or boys. About 40 percent women and 12 percent men have a UTI at some point in their lives.

Causes of UTI

The most common culprit that causes UTI is E. coli. It’s a type of bacteria that normally live in the bowel and around the anus. If the germs travel up the urethra to the bladder, the bacteria grow and cause infections if the bacteria travels further above it can cause a kidney infection, which can become a serious problem if not dealt with promptly. People with kidney stones and certain injuries are at a higher risk of getting UTIs.

Who Is at Risk

People with suppressed immune systems, sexually active women, women who use a diaphragm, men with an enlarged prostate, hospitalized patients or nursing-home residents, Patients using catheters, postmenopausal women and pregnant women are at increased risk for a UTI.
Urologists prescribe antibiotics for treatment both complicated and simple UTIs. The kind of antibiotic and period of treatment depend on the conditions.

Treatment of UTI

The urologists treat these diseases through surgical and non-surgical methods as per the condition. The techniques used in urology include a range of surgery, such as robotic and laser-assisted, as well as other procedures. They are qualified in open and minimally invasive surgical techniques. The typical treatment for both simple and complicated urinary tract infections is antibiotics. The kind of antibiotic and period of treatment depend on the conditions.

If Urinary Tract Infections are not treated promptly, they can cause permanent scarring of the urinary tract. In the case of recurring UTIs close monitoring is required from the urologist, as it can become a much bigger problem. UTIs can be prevented to some extent by proper cleaning of the area, drinking plenty of fluids, emptying the bladder regularly and entirely, especially after sexual intercourse.

Preventive measures and early detection is the key to defeat any disease, contact us today to schedule an appointment with the best Urologist doctor in NYC.

Call our offices today at 646-205-3039 to discuss your concerns and to learn what solutions may be available to you.

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