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Tariq Hakky
Urologist
Dr. Tariq Hakky is a Urologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Hakky 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.
Tariq Hakky
- Atlanta, GA
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Erectile Dysfunction: A Potential Indicator of Heart Disease
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Can a urine test detect if someone is taking prescription drugs?
Yes certain drugs can be detected in the urine as they are excreted from the body this way.
Tariq S. Hakky M.D.
Atlanta Cosmetic Urology
Tariq S. Hakky M.D.
Atlanta Cosmetic Urology
What is the cause of frequent urination in males?
Causes of frequent urination in men are commonly from enlarged prostate, over active bladder, cystitis, urethral structures, diabetes, medications, excessive fluid intake, and READ MORE
Causes of frequent urination in men are commonly from enlarged prostate, over active bladder, cystitis, urethral structures, diabetes, medications, excessive fluid intake, and incomplete bladder emptying.
How to detect a UTI in children?
In the clinic, we use a urine analysis and a urine culture to diagnose a UTI tract infection along with symptoms. My advice is you see a urologist locally and get worked up.
Do you need surgery for a bladder leakage?
Bladder leakage surgery is a surgery done to improve the quality of life of the patient. If you have any reservations about the surgery seek a second opinion.
Do I have a urinary tract infection?
You may have a urinary tract infection. I would go see a urologist to be evaluated.
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My 3 year old son won't potty train?
Thanks for the inquiry. I can understand your frustration. The age ranges for potty training varies and can go up to 4 years. Boys are notoriously later than girls at doing this. READ MORE
Thanks for the inquiry. I can understand your frustration. The age ranges for potty training varies and can go up to 4 years. Boys are notoriously later than girls at doing this. Without knowing more I would start with the basics and begin a schedule to have him go regularly. Bring the potty with you everywhere and have him go every 2-3 hrs and reward him with praise. If he is having difficulties he should see a pediatric urologist for an evaluation.
Why does my son need to urinate every hour?
This is not normal and he may have an issue with his bladder or urethra. I would see a local Pediatric Urologist to be evaluated.
How to treat a bladder infection?
Dysfunctional voiding habits are common in children and can cause urinary tract infections. I would try to do timed voiding with a wristwatch the goes off ever 3 hrs and if he READ MORE
Dysfunctional voiding habits are common in children and can cause urinary tract infections. I would try to do timed voiding with a wristwatch the goes off ever 3 hrs and if he still has trouble see out a local Pediatric Urologist.
What is the best test for a prostate abscess?
Yes the prostate MRI is one of the best diagnoses tools for this although you can use a CT scan with contrast although its a lot more radiation. Both modalities work well. The READ MORE
Yes the prostate MRI is one of the best diagnoses tools for this although you can use a CT scan with contrast although its a lot more radiation. Both modalities work well. The treatment differs depending on the size of the abcess where you can get IR to drain it or get a TUR(this ransurethral resection) to unroof it.
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What is a prostate abscess?
Prostate abscess means that there is a pus pocket inside the prostate. This can occur for many reasons and you should follow up closely with your Urologist for the management of READ MORE
Prostate abscess means that there is a pus pocket inside the prostate. This can occur for many reasons and you should follow up closely with your Urologist for the management of this.
Why am I having these male performance issues?
The erectile dysfunction is a common complaint among men where 1/4 men in the US have ED over the age of 50. I would see your local Urologist and get a workup with a penile ultrasound READ MORE
The erectile dysfunction is a common complaint among men where 1/4 men in the US have ED over the age of 50. I would see your local Urologist and get a workup with a penile ultrasound with injection to see what the cause of your ED is so that you can have a proper solution. I would work up the leakage of fluid with a camera look into the bladder and evaluate the size of the prostate. You might be having issues with urine drainage from an enlarged prostate.
What are the treatment options for prostatitis?
There are many different ways to treat prostatitis. In some cases, it does get better on its own. I like to add natural therapies and behavior therapies along with anti-inflammatory READ MORE
There are many different ways to treat prostatitis. In some cases, it does get better on its own. I like to add natural therapies and behavior therapies along with anti-inflammatory therapy. I would get a second opinion if you are not satisfied with the first.
My penis won't get 100% erect. What could it be?
This can mean one of many things. I would go in to see your local urologist as you will need some blood work to check your testosterone levels and further testing and ultrasounds READ MORE
This can mean one of many things. I would go in to see your local urologist as you will need some blood work to check your testosterone levels and further testing and ultrasounds of the penis to evaluate blood flow. Erectile dysfunction can mean many things so seeking further evaluation is warranted to know the cause and help fix it.
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Can a vasectomy leave a lump?
Thanks for asking the question. Yes, many times after a vasectomy, you have develop a spermatocele, or a sperm granuloma from the vasectomy. I would see your local urologist for READ MORE
Thanks for asking the question. Yes, many times after a vasectomy, you have develop a spermatocele, or a sperm granuloma from the vasectomy. I would see your local urologist for a quick examination to determine what it is in your case.
Tariq S. Hakky, M.D.
Tariq S. Hakky, M.D.
How does a cystoscopy work?
Cystoscopy is an uncomfortable procedure where we place a small telescope into the urethra the hole you urinate through. The procedure does not hurt. I general do cystoscopy under READ MORE
Cystoscopy is an uncomfortable procedure where we place a small telescope into the urethra the hole you urinate through. The procedure does not hurt. I general do cystoscopy under nitrogen or under light sedation so as to not hurt patients.
This procedure is part of the work up for blood in the urine.
This procedure is part of the work up for blood in the urine.
Do kidney stones cause blood in urine?
Kidney stones can be one of the many causes of blood in your urine. There are many reasons for having blood in your urine. You should see a local Urologist and get worked up to READ MORE
Kidney stones can be one of the many causes of blood in your urine. There are many reasons for having blood in your urine. You should see a local Urologist and get worked up to figure out why you have the pain and blood. He or she will need to order imaging of the kidneys and bladder along with using a telescope to look into to the bladder.
Is there a remedy to control urinating in the night?
Getting up at night may be a sign of enlarged prostate or other heart issue. You need to see your urologist to be evaluated.
Chemical burn
Try silvadine cream to the area and see your local urologist
What could pain with urination mean?
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It can be a sign of inflammation or infection or scar tissue of the urethra tube or the prostate or bladder. You likely need some urine tests and a procedure to look inside READ MORE
Hi,
It can be a sign of inflammation or infection or scar tissue of the urethra tube or the prostate or bladder. You likely need some urine tests and a procedure to look inside the urethra and bladder.
It can be a sign of inflammation or infection or scar tissue of the urethra tube or the prostate or bladder. You likely need some urine tests and a procedure to look inside the urethra and bladder.
