Preparing for a first urology visit is easier when you know exactly what to bring, what might happen during the exam, and how results and next steps are handled. At Palmetto Adult and Children’s Urology, P.A., the goal is to make your visit efficient and...
Summer in the Low Country is beautiful and hot. It is also peak season for kidney stones. Heat, humidity, outdoor time, and travel can combine to reduce hydration and raise stone risk. Preparation matters, because timely triage can shorten the road from first pain to...
Urinary tract infections in children are common and stressful for families. Babies cannot describe what hurts, toddlers may resist the bathroom, and school-age kids sometimes ignore early symptoms until a fever sets in. Knowing what to watch for and how to respond can prevent complications...
Radical prostatectomy is a major step in treating prostate cancer, and it is natural to have questions about what recovery looks like. Most men do well with a clear plan that covers catheter care, pelvic floor exercises, continence expectations, and sexual function rehabilitation. Setting realistic...
Bladder leakage is far more common than most people realize and it is also highly treatable. Whether it shows up as occasional drips when you laugh or a sudden, urgent need to go, urinary incontinence is not simply “part of aging.” It is a medical...
An unexpected PSA result can be unsettling. You might ask what number really matters, whether imaging can “see” cancer, and how quickly you will have answers. At Palmetto Adult and Children’s Urology, P.A., we guide patients step by step so you understand what each test...
A prostate cancer diagnosis raises urgent questions about timing, outcomes, and quality of life after treatment. Robotic prostatectomy is a common surgical option that removes the prostate through small incisions using robotic assistance controlled by a urologic surgeon. Patients often want to know how recovery...
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common and treatable at every stage. The right option depends on your health history, current medications, and goals for spontaneity, reliability, and recovery time. At Palmetto Adult and Children’s Urology, P.A., our physicians in Summerville and North Charleston guide patients through...
Kidney stone pain can be sudden and severe, and online advice often adds confusion rather than clarity. This guide separates common myths from evidence-based facts so you can understand what helps, what does not, and when medical care is needed. At Palmetto Adult and Children’s Urology,...
Leaking urine when you laugh or exercise, rushing to the bathroom, or noticing a vaginal bulge can be frustrating and isolating — but these symptoms are common and treatable. Female urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse affect women across many life stages, and modern care...