Tips for urologists

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), such as excessive night-time urination, are common in older men with enlarged prostates. ​

In an interview with Urology Times, however, Kevin T. McVary, M.D., highlights the prevalence of stigmas surrounding enlarged prostates, and their impact on health outcomes. Fearing a cancer-related diagnosis, patients are avoiding seeking medical attention, resulting in a poorer prognosis and delayed treatment*.​

Prostate health-related stigmas can be difficult to overcome, but urologists can help by enhancing their patient outreach and education efforts!​

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Common misconceptions about enlarged prostates by patients and physicians

Many stone patients believe that beer can help them to pass smaller stones since it is a natural diuretic that increases one’s urine volume. However, beer can also encourage the formation of calcium oxalate crystals, resulting in the development of more kidney stones.​
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Drinking beer to ease kidney stone pain is one of the common stone-related myths around. Help your patients by sharing this article with them.

CT scans are the gold standard for stone imaging, but recurrent stone patients who undergo multiple CT scans a year may be concerned about the risks of radiation overexposure. ​
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Urologists, you can ease your patients’ fears by sharing about the ALARA principle and discussing alternative imaging options. Address your patients’ concerns by sharing this article with them!

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We’ve found that our Worst Pain Ever community engages more with our content when we post daily. On the other hand, an infrequent posting schedule led to a higher number of unfollows. ​

Remember to update your page as frequently as possible, without compromising on quality! ​

Earning your audience’s trust is an important step in enhancing your online presence. ​

According to our 2022 Dornier Global Urology Survey, the top three qualities kidney stone patients look for in a urologist are high skills level, responsiveness and good bedside manners. Let these traits shine through with quality, informative posts that both educate and entertain. ​

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