Urologists in Cushing, OK
At Hillcrest Cushing, our urologists provide comprehensive urological treatments for issues like kidney disease, urinary tract infections, pelvic floor problems, and cancer. We also offer bladder and prostate care for patients with bladder control problems and prostate cancer. No matter your needs, our urology clinic will provide you and your loved ones with specialized, compassionate care for urologic conditions.
Urological conditions we treat
Diseases of the kidney and urinary tract remain a major cause of illness and death in the United States. The National Kidney Foundation states that more than 26 million Americans are affected by kidney and urologic diseases, and millions more are at risk. At Hillcrest Cushing, we specialize in high quality, compassionate care for urinary disorders and diseases.
Our doctors provide treatments for a variety of urological conditions, symptoms, and diseases, including:
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- Bladder control problems (incontinence)
- Blood in the urine
- Cancer (bladder, prostate, testicular)
- Erectile dysfunction and impotence
- Female pelvic outlet relaxation disorders
- Hydrocele
- Kidney stones
- Male infertility
- Men’s health conditions
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Urinary tract stones
We also provide vasectomies, circumcisions, testosterone replacement therapy, elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for kidney stones, multifocal urologic procedures, and prostate biopsies. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 918-225-2702.
Kidney stone treatment options
Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that are formed inside your kidney. Also called renal calculi, kidney stones can affect any part of the urinary tract and are caused when the urine becomes concentrated, allowing minerals to build up, crystallize, and then stick together.
Kidney stones are caused by many different things, ranging from diet and excess body weight to certain medical conditions, supplements and medications. At Hillcrest Cushing, our urologists provide a variety of treatments for kidney stones, including:
- Conservative management (spontaneous passage) — Kidney stones can damage the kidney and urinary tract, so getting rid of them is vital. However, 70% of all kidney stones pass without intervention (spontaneously). Patients with smaller stones are advised to try and pass their stone with the aid of hydration and pain medication, and to save the passed stone for analysis.
- Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) — Lithotripsy is a non-invasive process that breaks up stones into smaller, sand-like fragments that may pass on their own. Shockwaves are generated outside the body and focused on the kidney stone
- Surgical intervention — If a kidney stone causes too much pain, becomes too large to pass spontaneously, blocks urine flow, causes tissue damage, or results in some type of UTI, surgical intervention may be necessary.
- Ureteroscopy — During this procedure, a small telescope (ureteroscope) is inserted (without incision) through the urethra into the bladder and ureter. The stone can then be removed via a cage-like instrument (stone basket). It is then shattered with an ultrasonic probe, or the stone is moved to a region where lithotripsy is better suited.
Our physicians are ready to treat and alleviate the pain associated with kidney stones for our patients in Cushing, Oklahoma. Call us to schedule an appointment with a urologist.
Symptoms of a urological disorder
Diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract are a major cause of illness and death in the United States. The National Kidney Foundation states that more than 26 million Americans are affected by kidney and urologic diseases, with millions more at risk. To help you stay ahead of your health, we’ve included a list of symptoms that patients should be aware of that may indicate a urologic condition.
- Kidney disease or urinary tract disease — blood in the urine; pain or burning during urination; recurrent UTIs; intense urge to urinate; urine leakage with sneezing, coughing or straining; high blood pressure; infrequent urination or low urine volume.
- Kidney stones — Severe pain in the side and back; pain that radiates from your lower abdomen to your groin; pink, red, or brown-colored urine; pain that comes in waves and varies in intensity.
- Overactive bladder — Uncontrollable and strong urges to urinate.
- Prostate conditions — Difficulty urinating or controlling urination; blood in urine; frequent trips to the bathroom at night; erectile dysfunction; pain during ejaculation; lower back or leg pain; painful or burning urination.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you may need to see a urologist. Please call us for more information, or to schedule an appointment.
