Blog Archive

Are problems like a lack of energy, muscle mass loss, and reduced libido normal parts of aging — or are they signs of low testosterone (low-T)?  In our June blog, the team at Family Urology Associates discusses what you need to know about these issues in honor of Men’s Health...

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a noninvasive, drug-free technology that pulverizes hardened deposits of salts and minerals — kidney stones — into tiny fragments for easier elimination.  At Family Urology Associates, kidney stone expert Mohammed Haseebuddin, MD, uses ESWT to help relieve uncomfortable symptoms of kidney stones. We understand...

With more than 12 million procedures performed worldwide, there's no doubt that robotic surgery is becoming more common. It's considered the go-to surgical solution in many cases, but unfortunately, many myths persist about it. At Family Urology Associates, in Frederick, Maryland, Mohammed Haseebuddin, MD, (Dr. Haseeb) is a leading innovator...

Making smart choices today can help keep your kidneys functioning well for years to come. At Family Urology Associates, we emphasize great kidney health year-round, but it’s especially important to do so in March, as it’s National Kidney Month.  Our board-certified urologist Mohammed Haseebuddin, MD, (Dr. Haseeb) and his dedicated...

Many men start thinking about prostate cancer — and their risk for it — as they age. Our team at Family Urology Associates, led by board-certified urologist Mohammed Haseebuddin, MD, has good news: Knowing the early signs of prostate cancer could save your life, and we're here to help you...

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate, affects at least 50% of men by age 60, and around eight in 10 men experience BPH in their lifetime.  For a remarkably common condition, there’s a surprising lack of knowledge about it in the general public — and that’s a problem we’re...

Blood can turn your urine pink, red, or brown — and it can be quite a startling sight in the toilet water. It’s only natural that your mind starts teeming with possibilities, including worst-case scenarios like bladder cancer, when you notice blood in your urine, but the fact is that...

Imagine going about your day as usual, when suddenly you’re struck by a wave of excruciating pain in your lower back or abdomen. This can be what it’s like to experience kidney stones, an often debilitating condition that affects around one in 10 people in the United States at some...