Search Specialties, Conditions, and Treatments
Condition
Overview: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the recurrent or chronic inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. It is not uncommon, and affects as many as 15-30 million men in the United States today. Although …
Treatment
What does the kidney do? Kidneys are organs with many functions. One responsibility the kidneys have is controlling the levels of water and minerals in the blood. To do this, the kidneys produce urine that then travels to the bladder through tubes known …
Specialty
The kidneys are paired bean-like organs located in the back of the abdominal cavity in the retroperitoneum. The kidneys play a large role in the regulation of wastes, electrolytes, water, blood pressure and acid-base balance throughout the body. …