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Dr. Alexander Bernath, MD

Urologist

Dr. Alexander Bernath is a urologist practicing in Sherman, TX. Dr. Bernath specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
48 years Experience
Dr. Alexander Bernath, MD
  • Sherman, TX
  • Univ Di Bologna, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Bologna, Italy
  • Accepting new patients

Using anti-fungal cream on a tight foreskin?

This infection will recur frequently unless you have a circumcision. Are you a Diabetic?

Why does my rectum itch after I urinate?

Check for dribbling after voiding. Urine contact with skin might result in this irritation

Why do I constantly feel the need to empty my bladder?

Urinary tract infection or prostatitis may be present. Diabetes or overactive bladder are possible. Check with a urologist

Why is this happening?

No relation to hernia. Would need to redo circumcision if bothersome

What are systems that need to be treated by a urologist?

Any difficulties related to urination, i.e., blood in the urine, difficulty emptying bladder, loss of bladder control, pain with urination, lower abdominal pain, flank pain, sexual READ MORE
Any difficulties related to urination, i.e., blood in the urine, difficulty emptying bladder, loss of bladder control, pain with urination, lower abdominal pain, flank pain, sexual dysfunction, abnormalities of external genitalia, male infertility, etc.

Bump on private region?

If sexually active, genital warts need to be ruled out. Benign lesions are also possible. This needs to be evaluated by a physician.

How do you detect a kidney infection in children and adults?

Urine sample is evaluated by physician. Symptoms of painful urination are often present

How do the kidneys and urinary system work together?

The kidneys are a part of the urinary tract and make urine. The remaining parts remove this urine from the body

Excessive urination?

Uncontrolled diabetes. Prostate enlargement also probable

Why do I no longer feel the need to urinate?

May have very large bladder. Any spinal cord issues, medications?

Is lemon water good for your kidneys and urinary system?

No proof of that. Although, possible effect on preventing kidney stones

Why does my son have to urinate minutes after drinking water?

See urologist to check for good bladder emptying

Why does my son need to urinate multiple times an hour?

Need to rule out Diabetes by a physician. Urologic workup in order

I think I have an infection in my penis?

Need to see a physician to get a culture done of this discharge. Also a course of antibiotics.

How often does a man need to release sperm?

No time interval is recommended.

PVR Test?

Normal fluid intake before measuring PVR. Measure volume before voiding and after.

What is the first sign of a kidney stone?

Usually flank pain with possible nausea or vomiting. Intense pain usually. Bloody urine at times

Will my son be ok?

How did inject the water, through the urethra? Be careful that he’s not inserting other foreign objects also. If any symptoms persist ina few day needs an x ray to rule it out

I pass a lot of urine at night. What can I do to reduce the frequency?

Stop all fluids 2 hrs. before bedtime. Heart conditions will give nocturnal dieresis also and give these symptoms

Why is my urine dark in color?

Your urine is concentrated and darker. Losing water from body... diarrhea, vomiting? Fluid retention in tissues also possible