Your kidneys have the important job of filtering your blood – they’re located on either side of your spine below your ribs and behind your belly. You have two of them, each roughly the size of a large fist, about four-or-five inches long.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a physical ailment that affects nearly 18 million men over the age of 20. The truth is, it’s an uncomfortable topic for many, but when you’re facing the inability to get or keep an erection long enough to have sexual intercourse, it’s time to see a doctor — and maybe more than just one kind.

Many medical professionals, like us here at Norman Urology, truly care about our patients and want to know things are going alright outside of just what we take care of you for. Now is the time to tell us everything you can because this allows us to understand you better and therefore care for you better.

The point of Men’s Health Week is to promote the health and wellbeing of men and boys around the world. It especially promotes the idea for men and boys to seek regular medical treatment and understand the importance of early detection of diseases and illnesses to help live a longer, fuller life.

So it’s only right that here at Norman Urology we help men and boys understand their urology health and make sure they are doing their best to make sure their bodies are in tip-top shape.

Yes. We are in a global pandemic, and you probably have a billion other things to worry about.

But as your care providers, we have to ask if you’re taking care of yourself. We know you need to save about three worlds a day — probably more with kids — but keeping your reproductive organs and urinary tract in top shape is our primary goal, even if you don’t see much of us these days.

So while you’re slaying dragons and online shopping, make sure you’re doing some of these steps to take care of yourself and keep your urinary tract and surrounding areas happy and healthy.

Loss of bladder control--- or urinary incontinence -- can be an embarrassing condition, but it’s also very common.

Whether you occasionally leak urine when you exert pressure on the bladder (think: sneezing or coughing), or you’re worried you won’t make it to the bathroom in time, urinary incontinence can affect every aspect of your life.

Prostate enlargement, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) happens in 50% of men between the ages of 51 and 60, and as much as 90% of men over the age of 80. However, it’s something that isn’t frequently discussed, so many who experience the symptoms of BPH don’t know much about it or how it is treated.

With the coronavirus pandemic affecting the entire globe, here at Normon Urology Associates, we are taking every precaution possible to provide the same level of care to our patients while also keeping everyone safe.

You’ve seen the name everywhere. You know it’s a worldwide pandemic infecting millions. And you know it’s spreading fast.

But where did it come from? What is our government doing about it? How can I keep myself and my family safe? You’re probably wondering what we plan to do here at Norman Urology Associates.

The No. 1 thing to remember is to stay calm and understand the situation

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is not usually a common topic of conversation outside of the people in the relationship that it is affecting. Separating the facts from the fiction when it comes to ED can be a difficult task as men often find the subject embarrassing to discuss with professionals who can help. However, turning to the experts can help you get over the frustrating experience and work toward a plan that will return you to a normal sex life.

While all of us use the bathroom each and every day, an overactive bladder is particularly frustrating, as it can hinder your social life. But there is hope. Learn more about overactive bladders – from what causes them to how to manage them – in this blog post.

Today, we’re going to talk about kidney stones, from their causes to their various levels of extremity, so you can be better prepared and rest easy if you ever find yourself diagnosed with them.

For men in the United States, prostate cancer is the second-most common form of the disease, behind only skin cancer. Approximately one in every nine U.S. males will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and because of that, it’s important to learn the basic facts about the disease to better prepare yourself mentally. 

Like many topics in the urology world, urine is a fairly taboo thing to bring up in conversation, and it can, therefore, be uncomfortable if there is a problem, especially one that seems minor. The color, specifically, of your urine can say a lot about the state of your bladder, kidneys, and all sorts of other parts of the body.

For anyone with an overactive or sensitive bladder, there are many treatments to consider. But when it comes to day-to-day life, food and drink can make a big difference in your symptoms, comfort, and health. If you feel the need to go more frequently than usual, or to such a degree that it’s uncomfortable and inconvenient, adjusting your food and liquid intake can help.

If you’re nervous about going for your first urology visit, don’t worry; it’s an important factor in your overall health. Today, we’ll discuss some of the key things you should know before your first visit.