Men’s Internal Medicine in Tucson

  1. What Is Sciatica?

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    If you are experiencing pain from your lower back down the back of your leg, you may be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica is pain that runs along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerves runs from your lower back through your buttocks and down each leg. The severity and type of pain varies; it may manifest as an ache, a burning sensation, or extreme jolts of pain. Sciatica is caused by the …Read More

  2. The Benefits Of Lowering Your Cholesterol

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    It is generally thought that cholesterol is not a good thing. However, that is not true. We need cholesterol in order to regulate the plaque found in arteries to prevent it from building up. There are two types of cholesterol: LDL and HDL. LDL is the bad cholesterol that you have heard about; HDL is the beneficial cholesterol that we need to survive. When you have high LDL cholesterol and low HDL …Read More

  3. The Advantages Of Testosterone Injections

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    When you have low testosterone, there are many negative side effects, such as low self-esteem, depression, erectile dysfunction, decreased sex drive, and fatigue. You may feel overwhelmed by these symptoms, and may be unsure of how to proceed. At Men’s Vitality Center in Tucson, when we discover that one of our clients has low testosterone, we offer testosterone replacement therapy as a treatmen…Read More

  4. Common Misconceptions About Diabetes

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    One of the services we offer at Men’s Vitality Center is diabetes management. Diabetes is a serious disease, but with proper education and management, people with diabetes can live healthy and normal lives. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation out there about diabetes. Here, we will take on common myths about diabetes. MYTH: Diabetes is caused by excessive sugar consumption. We have a…Read More

  5. The Impact Of Erectile Dysfunction

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    Millions of American men are affected by erectile dysfunction (ED) every year, yet many are embarrassed to talk about it, even with their doctor. In our society, men are expected to be ready and able to have sex at any given moment, so many men who experience ED feel emasculated and as a result, suffer from low self-esteem. This is an unfair and unrealistic standard, as most men will experience tr…Read More

  6. The Importance Of Men’s Physicals

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  7. Understanding the Basics of Prostate Cancer

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    The prostate is a walnut shaped gland of the male reproductive system. It’s located just under the bladder and in front of the rectum. The prostate surrounds the urethra. The prostate is incredibly important for male reproduction. The prostate helps with the production of semen that is essential for carrying sperm through the urethra. When the prostate is affected by cancer, it can not only affe…Read More