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Dr. Stephen D. Marshall
Urologist
Dr. Stephen Marshall is a urologist practicing in Laconia, NH. Dr. Marshall 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.
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What causes cloudy urine?
It could be because you are dehydrated and/or could also be related to having a urinary tract infection. The best thing to do would be to contact your primary care physician and READ MORE
It could be because you are dehydrated and/or could also be related to having a urinary tract infection. The best thing to do would be to contact your primary care physician and obtain a urinalysis and urine culture to rule out an infection.
Why was I referred to a nephrologist?
A nephrologist is a medical doctor who specializes in dealing with non surgical intrinsic problems with the kidney. Nephrologists can help make sure your blood pressure, electrolytes, READ MORE
A nephrologist is a medical doctor who specializes in dealing with non surgical intrinsic problems with the kidney. Nephrologists can help make sure your blood pressure, electrolytes, and kidney function are optimized while also helping to lower your risk of kidney stones.
Female urology?
Most general urologists can see and treat recurring UTIs. There are some that sub specialize in female urology -- typically this requires two additional years of fellowship training READ MORE
Most general urologists can see and treat recurring UTIs. There are some that sub specialize in female urology -- typically this requires two additional years of fellowship training after residency in female and pelvic floor reconstruction.
I have dark urine despite being hydrated - What's wrong?
It's probably best to see your doctor and let him or her know. It could be many different things. A simple test called a urinalysis is the first step at determining what it may READ MORE
It's probably best to see your doctor and let him or her know. It could be many different things. A simple test called a urinalysis is the first step at determining what it may be.
I have to get an orchiectomy. Can I have an implant inserted immediately? What's the process like for getting an implant?
Yes, you can get an implant immediately inserted. Just make sure you talk with your urologist about it in advance so that it is available at the time of your surgery.
I have to get up to pee throughout the night and it interrupts my sleep. Is something wrong?
Getting up 2 or more times per night is called nocturia. Nocturia can be caused by many different things both related to your urinary tract (ex. benign prostatic hypertrophy) READ MORE
Getting up 2 or more times per night is called nocturia. Nocturia can be caused by many different things both related to your urinary tract (ex. benign prostatic hypertrophy) and/or could be related to an underlying medical condition such as diabetes or obstructive sleep apnea. It is definitely something worth mentioning to your primary care physician and may also warrant a visit to a urologist.
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I have interstitial cystitis. Are there certain foods I should avoid? If so, which ones?
There certainly can be a correlation.
Here is a link to what foods can be triggers for symptoms:
https://www.ichelp.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/food-list.pdf
Here is a link to what foods can be triggers for symptoms:
https://www.ichelp.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/food-list.pdf
I can't seem to control my bladder. Do I need surgery?
There are several different types of urinary incontinence: urge urinary incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, and mixed (stress and urge) urinary incontinence. The type READ MORE
There are several different types of urinary incontinence: urge urinary incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, and mixed (stress and urge) urinary incontinence. The type of incontinence you have will direct the treatment. The type is often determined by history, physical examination, and a voiding diary. Surgery is among the treatment options for stress urinary incontinence.
