Greater Boston Urology Blog

Understanding Urge Urinary Incontinence and the Altaviva™...

Urge urinary incontinence (UUI) affects millions of people, nearly 16 million in the United States,1,2 causing sudden, intense urges to urinate followed by...

Treatment Options for BPH

BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, occurs when the prostate becomes enlarged and puts pressure on the urethra, leading to urinary difficulties.

What is Neurogenic Bladder?

Today, we're talking about a type of bladder dysfunction called neurogenic bladder. We've asked one of our physician assistants, Bradley Hunt, to answer...

10 Everyday Habits to Improve Your Urinary Symptoms

Urinary symptoms can affect anyone at any age. But did you know lifestyle changes are often the first-line treatment (depending on the condition and cause)?

Blood in the Urine: Myths and Misconceptions

Seeing blood in the toilet bowl after you pee can be distressing. But it's important not to panic.

What is Nocturia?

Are you getting up a couple of times during the night (or more) to pee? The medical name is nocturia. Even though nocturia is common, it's not normal. Luckily,...

What is BCG Treatment for Bladder Cancer?

If you've been diagnosed with early-stage bladder cancer and your doctor prescribes Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) treatment, you likely googled "What is BCG...

Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies for Bladder Cancer

In honor of Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, we've asked one of our nurse practitioners, Urline Gregoire from our North Easton Care Center, to answer common...

What is a Metabolic Workup for Kidney Stones?

If you're at risk for kidney stones or you've already experienced one of these painful little buggers, your urologist has likely drawn blood for a metabolic...